Green Left

COP26 made it pretty clear that Australia is ruled by, and on behalf of, sociopaths who are confident that they will get a place on the escape space shuttle out of here when things turn to shit. Sam Wainwright reports.

Transurban, which manages toll roads including the M2, M5 and WestConnex, is being examined by a New South Wales government inquiry. John Goldberg reports.

A rise in the number of people attending the right-wing “freedom” protests in Melbourne since the lift of COVID-19 restrictions is a concern. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Activists from Blockade Australia have stopped coal trains and shut down the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle. Kerry Smith reports.

Lilly Murphy was an incredible young person. Sue Bolton writes that in her short life had a big impact on the world and those around her. 

Serco has been forced to abandon plans to bid for contracts at Britain’s Atomic Weapons Establishment after investors threatened to sell their shares in the company, reports Linda Pearson.

A new ACTU report states poor pay, a lack of hours and employer responses to the pandemic are driving insecure work. Paul Oboohov reports.

The biggest global emitters of greenhouse gases spend an average of 2.3 times as much on arming their borders as on climate finance, according to a new report, writes Susan Price.

With some of the highest property prices in the world, young people living in Australia’s major cities are struggling to afford skyrocketing rents. Despite an initial drop when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, rents have risen considerably across the country, increasing...

New research from Professor Joseph Drew shows conclusively that the forcibly merged councils in New South Wales have not made the promised savings. Pip Hinman reports.

Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents five new books for reds and greens.

COP26 identified the worst polluter culprits, ranking Australia worst in the world for climate policy. Gideon Polya looks at why.