War
Time to silence the drums of war
The following article by Joseph Camilleri (Pears and Irritations 5 May 2021) deals with the present hyping up of fear over China and war talk, as a case of déjà-vu, of the cold War hysteria […]
War
Government
Australia to spend more on military upgrades and war games
By Jim Hayes Scott Morrison has announced an upgrading of military bases in Australia, to better participate in coming “war gaming” exercises with the United Sates. This locks us even more thoroughly into the American […]
War
Australia’s SAS regiment must be disbanded says expert
In the wake of the growing scandal over human rights abuses at the hands of the Australian Special Air Service (SAS) in Afghanistan, the breadth of opinion calling for urgent and serious action by the […]
Hate politcs
Australia’s confrontation with China comes from US power over Australia
By Jim Hayes American investors own the lion’s share of the majority of big companies operating in Australia. This means the Australian economy is tightly bound to the economy of the United States. Given that […]
Health
A people’s call for healthcare not warfare
The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) has initiated the letter below. It is part of a campaign to draw attention to the reality that the needs of people are being sacrificed as billions are […]
War
Expansion of Tindall air base may bring us closer to war
From the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) The Federal Government has announced a $1.1 billion upgrade to the Northern Territory’s RAAF Base Tindal in a bid to expand Australia and the United States’ air […]
International
International Day of Peace was observed in Melbourne
By Joe Montero Not many Australians were aware that Saturday 21 September was the United Nations International Day of Peace. It had been completely blocked off the radar. This is the political climate we’re now […]
War
Australia joins in US led imperial ambitions in the Strait of Hormuz
By Jim Hayes Once again Australia’s government does what Uncle Sam tells it to do. This time, its to participate in military aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.
War
Australia must not be caught up in the drive to war against Iran
By Joe Montero Is Australia heading headlong into involvement in another war? This appears to be Scott Morrison’s ambition. Should Australia support or oppose this?
Economy
Trade war threatens an already weak global economy and Australia has a place in this too
By Joe Montero As the trade war being waged by the United States against China escalates, and China responds by imposing its own counter moves, the world economic system begins to tremble.