by Joe Montero
Obviously and intentionally breaking international law, specifically the Vienna Convention, as well as US law, the Trump administration ordered the raiding and takeover of the Venezuelan embassy in Washington. The State Department carried out the task. Continue reading US authorities invade Venezuela’s embassy in Washington
By Joe Montero
On the eve of this year’s federal election, we should note the claims made during the campaign. This especially applies to those concerning the affordability of services and that ongoing matter of the budget surplus. Continue reading The real issues for this election are whether or not the money is spent on the top end of town and everyone else is made to pay for it
By Jim Hayes
This week, Torres Strait Islanders brought the first climate change litigation action against the Australian federal government, for its failure to act appropriately over global warming and the threat that this poses to their homeland. Continue reading Torres Straight Islanders take government to court over climate change
By Ugly
The Djab Wurrung people around the Halls Gap (Budja Budja) area near Ararat in Victoria, have been defending their sacred trees for almost a year now. They have been trying to stop VicRoads from destroying them, while building an extension to the Western Highway. Continue reading Djab Wurrung tree defenders and supporters call for justice for D T Zelanach
By Adam Carlton
The United States political leadership is once again playing s dangerous game, posing a significant threat to the world, as it builds the naval presence at the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, to put pressure on Iran. Continue reading Confrontation with Iran is a diversion from and product of failing US policy
By Ugly
When Greenpeace, with the assistance of journalist Michael West, took on the ground breaking task of investigating the reasons why the fossil fuel industry has so much influence over politicians, using them to further its own interests in Australia, what was found proved to be revealing. Continue reading Video: Big coal’s network of influence over the coalition government
The Australian Council of Social service (ACOSS) released a new analysis of the federal budget on 6 May. Continue reading ACOSS shows that the provision of important public services is set to decline further
By Jim Hayes
On 3 May United Nations experts accused the United Kingdom of breaching Julian Assange’s human rights and for his release from prison. Continue reading Stop unjust treatment of Julian Assange and bring him home
By Ben Wilson
Great news has come in. As the result of a long battle on the ground by local community members, and led by the anti-fracking group Groundswell Gloucester, an important victory has just been won. Continue reading The Rocky Hill mine will not go ahead
