The threat of war in Europe between Russia and a United States-sponsored, client-state in Ukraine is real, writes William Briggs. The security of Europe and the world is under direct threat and we receive, as always, a skewed and distorted view of what is going on.
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United States: The battle against Trumpism can’t be left to the Democrats
Donald Trump is aiming to take back the majority in the Senate and the House in November, aided by voter suppression, as stage one of his 2024 presidential re-election campaign, write Barry Sheppard and Malik Miah.
A Greens perspective on parliamentary ‘balance of power’
Suzanne James spoke to NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge about what can be achieved if progressives hold the balance of power in state or federal parliaments.
Kurds rally against escalating attacks in Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria
Members of Sydney's Kurdish community rallied at Sydney Town Hall to protest escalating attacks on Kurds in Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria. Peter Boyle reports.
Shambolic WA health is not COVID-19 ready
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan’s announcement on January 20 that the border, set to reopen on February 5, would remain indefinitely closed, came as Omicron cases spiked in the Eastern states and deaths reached new daily levels. The government said the 90%...
Vale Fred Moore, 1922-2022
Fred Moore was born in Cobar in New South Wales, lived in Lithgow and came into the Illawarra many times to support different struggles before he moved to Dapto to work in Nebo Colliery and later Australian Iron & Steel mine (a subsidiary of BHP at the time). He...
Environmentalists slam Kurri Kurri gas power plant approval
Environmentalists have slammed the NSW government’s decision to approve the gas turbine power station at Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Valley. Jim McIlroy reports.
Vale Vivian Podesser Malo – fearless campaigner for justice
Gooniyandi woman Vivian Podesser Malo was a courageous fighter for justice, writes Sue Bolton.
US blockade frustrates Cuba’s vaccine internationalism
ING Group, the Dutch multinational banking institution, has bowed to pressure from the United States and is blocking donations to support Cuba's vaccine solidarity, reports Ian Ellis-Jones.
Socialists pledge to hold Newcastle Council to account
Communities will keep up the pressure on the Labor majority elected to the Newcastle Council, reports Kerry Smith.
Hypocrisy, ‘God powers’ and Djokovic
Regardless of the entitled Serbian tennis player's behaviour, Sue Bolton argues that the Immigration Minister's decision to kick him of the country should be cause for concern.
Labor, Greens win majority on Parramatta City Council
The Labor-Greens majority in the City of Parramatta is going to face some big challenges, writes Kerry Smith.