By Jim Hayes
Looking about us today, we see the world moving into greater turmoil. This is not only about political leaders eyeballing each other. Something much more profound is going on. Continue reading Videos: Rising discontent is the trend across the world
Today, 16 October, marks the anniversary of the murder of the Balibo Five. They were Australian journalists reporting on the situation in East Timor. The Indonesian army had taken them and made them disappear. Continue reading Australia’s government and major media outlets ignore murder of nine Australian journalists
Ecuador remains paralyzed, as mobilisations against the government of president Lenin Moreno intensify. The cause is unrest over the imposition of austerity measures, and allegations of corruption and repression. Continue reading Videos: Ecuador protests force president to leave capital and in Colombia students march against corruption and repression
Drought, no doubt made worse by climatic change brought about by the emerging effects of human induced global warming, ignites destructive fires in New South Wales. Continue reading The success of the Spring Rebellion and its implications
By Joe Montero
It’s no big surprise, that that the study of the Museum of Australian Democracy and the University of Canberra have, after four years research, found that satisfaction with what is called Australian democracy, is at the lowest level than it has ever been since serial data has been available. Continue reading Privileged can’t admit why most Australians distrust politicians and political institutions
When it comes to the climate crisis you are either a hypocrite or an arsehole. The time has come to decide which you’d rather be.
Prime minister Scott Morrison insisted at the United Nations last week, that Australia is on track to meet the Paris agreement commitments on global warming. Nobody believed him. The data clearly shows that emissions are going up. Continue reading Video: Extinction Rebellion actions are taking place across the planet
By Joe Montero
Second day of the spring Rebellion in Melbourne has come and gone. The big event was a swarm and blocking the end of Collins Street and the beginning of Spring Street. Continue reading More climate arrests in Melbourne in second day of rebellion
by Joe Montero
Day one ( 7 October) of Extinction Rebellion’s Spring Rebellion took off to a flying start. It was the first day of a week of ongoing disruption around Australia. Continue reading First Day of the Spring Rebellion was a major success
Continue reading Why the labor strike is back in the United States
