There is a disconnect of time scales between the relatively short-lived exploitative mining and Traditional Owners’ ancient connection to Country. Susan Norrie writes about her and artist colleagues' approach to a commission.
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Qld, WA finally move to reform gender recognition laws
Under pressure from transgender activists and allies, nearly all states have adopted progressive gender recognition laws. But, as Nova ‘Jade’ Sobieralski reports, more needs to be done.
Public housing activist: ‘We have the right to decent housing’
Public housing is only 12% of all housing in Waterloo. But the NSW government wants to reduce that by selling off the Waterloo estate. Karyn Brown says it should be ashamed.
Take action against AUKUS, militarisation on Feb 24
Anti-war and peace networks are organising a national protest outside federal MPs’ offices, demanding an end to AUKUS and the billions being wasted on a new arms race. Pip Hinman reports.
Turkish dictator Erdogan weaponises earthquake disaster against Kurds
Turkish dictator President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is using the earthquake disaster as a weapon in his ongoing war on the Kurdish people according to Zerebar Karimi.
Qld, WA finally move to reform gender recognition laws
Under pressure from transgender activists and allies, nearly all states have adopted progressive gender recognition laws. But, as Nova ‘Jade’ Sobieralski reports, more needs to be done.
Public housing activist: ‘We have the right to decent housing’
Public housing is only 12% of all housing in Waterloo. But the NSW government wants to reduce that by selling off the Waterloo estate. Karyn Brown says it should be ashamed.
Take action against AUKUS, militarisation on Feb 24
Anti-war and peace networks are organising a national protest outside federal MPs’ offices, demanding an end to AUKUS and the billions being wasted on a new arms race. Pip Hinman reports.
Turkish dictator Erdogan weaponises earthquake disaster against Kurds
Turkish dictator President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is using the earthquake disaster as a weapon in his ongoing war on the Kurdish people according to Zerebar Karimi.
Rideshare drivers say action needed for driver safety
The Rideshare Drivers Network called for action on safety after Uber driver Scott Cabrie was allegedly killed by a passenger in Queensland. Isaac Nellist reports.
Sri Lanka: Talk of ‘prosperity’ a smokescreen for people’s ongoing suffering and state violence
Seven months on from the Sri Lankan popular uprising, Janaka Biyanwila looks at how government spin, backed up with state violence, is attempting to keep a lid on popular discontent.
Telling the story of sovereignty versus colonial corporatisation
There is a disconnect of time scales between the relatively short-lived exploitative mining and Traditional Owners’ ancient connection to Country. Susan Norrie writes about her and artist colleagues' approach to a commission.