Editor, Author at May Day Victoria

What is France’s Yellow Vest rebellion?

15 December 2018 Editor 0

By Joe Montero It is often not easy to know what is happening on the other side of the world, especially when volumes of misinformation are involved. The present unrest in France is a good […]

Australia no longer trusts what passes for democracy here

15 December 2018 Editor 0

By Joe Montero The Museum of Australian Democracy and the Institute for Governance and Policy analysis at the University of Canberra have just released their findings from joint research. It tells us what everybody knows […]

Video: David Attenborough warns world leaders of climate change

15 December 2018 Editor 0

The ‘collapse of civilisation is on the horizon’ Video from Guardian News

Coalition has incentive to neuter federal corruption watchdog

15 December 2018 Editor 0

This article by Eva Cripps and published by the Aim Network (27 November 2018) shows why Australia should be wary, of the Morrison government’s turnaround to support the creation of a federal corruption watchdog. She […]

Government’s intention to cut Foodbank funding was based on a wrong view on how to achieve progress

13 November 2018 Editor 0

Contribution The Morrison government’s $323,000 a year intended cut to the Foodbank has drawn widespread condemnation. So it should, especially as we enter the Christmas season. It means that families and individuals are going to […]

Russia moves to dump American dollar

13 November 2018 Editor 0

By Joe Montero As Washington moves towards implementing tougher new sanctions against Russia, including the denial of access to international banks and trade in American dollars, Moscow is considering its options.

The threat is not Islam but those who seek to undermine our rights

13 November 2018 Editor 0

By Jim Hayes The Coalition remains bent on promoting division and diversions to push through its political agenda. One method is to continue fanning the Islam scare and the other one is to build a […]

Remembrance of World War One must be about ensuring we don’t go down that road again

13 November 2018 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Sunday 11 November was Armistice Day, marked the hundredth anniversary of the end of World War One, and it was observed around the world, including Australia.

Video: Noam Chomsky condemns Trump for pulling out of landmark nuclear arms treaty

13 November 2018 Editor 0

President Donald Trump recently announced plans to pull the United States out of a landmark nuclear arms pact with Russia in a move that could spark a new arms race. President Ronald Reagan and former […]

Democrats midterm election win has some importance for Australia too

10 November 2018 Editor 0

By Jim Hayes Some may wonder what the relevance of the US midterm elections is to Australia. Unfortunately, Australia is so tied hand and foot to the American political system that whatever happens there, has […]

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What is France’s Yellow Vest rebellion?

Australia no longer trusts what passes for democracy here

Video: David Attenborough warns world leaders of climate change

Coalition has incentive to neuter federal corruption watchdog

Government’s intention to cut Foodbank funding was based on a wrong view on how to achieve progress

Russia moves to dump American dollar

The threat is not Islam but those who seek to undermine our rights

Remembrance of World War One must be about ensuring we don’t go down that road again

Video: Noam Chomsky condemns Trump for pulling out of landmark nuclear arms treaty

Democrats midterm election win has some importance for Australia too