Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed two top government officials on July 17, for allegedly “turning a blind eye” to “traitors” in their agencies, report Malik Miah and Barry Sheppard. But what does this represent and where will this purge end?
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Activists protest Indian Ocean weapons conference
Anti-war and peace protesters from Stop AUKUS-WA protested the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference. Kerry Smith reports.
Ukraine: Zaporizhia nuclear power plant workers issue urgent plea for support
More than 10,000 workers at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) — currently at the centre of grave nuclear concerns amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — have issued an urgent and impassioned plea for global support, reports Federico Fuentes.
Moreland socialist councillors: ‘Councils must not abandon the elderly’
Twenty three Victorian councils have already, or are intending to, privatise their aged-care service since the federal government changed its funding model. Kerry Smith reports.
Rail dispute continues over unsafe trains
The NSW government is pushing the rail union to compromise on safety as well as to agree to a cut in wages. Jim McIlroy reports.
Ukraine: Under the cover of war, Zelensky tears up workers’ rights
Almost a month after Ukraine’s parliament adopted two anti-worker bills, President Volodymyr Zelensky finally ratified Law 5371 on August 17, thereby removing union rights for most of the country’s workers, reports Federico Fuentes.
Gomeroi Elders plan concert to showcase the beauty of the Pilliga, resist Santos gas
Gomeroi Elders are planning a day of music and cultural activities to celebrate the beauty of the Pilliga Forest and build the resistance to Santos' proposed gas drilling, reports David Killingly.
Argentina: Widespread protests demand higher wages
Thousands of people took to the streets across Argentina on August 18 to protest rising living costs and demand the government take action to improve material conditions, reports Ana Zorita.
Gomeroi Elders plan concert to showcase the beauty of the Pilliga, resist Santos gas
Gomeroi Elders are planning a day of music and cultural activities to celebrate the beauty of the Pilliga Forest and build the resistance to Santos' proposed gas drilling, reports David Killingly.
Argentina: Widespread protests demand higher wages
Thousands of people took to the streets across Argentina on August 18 to protest rising living costs and demand the government take action to improve material conditions, reports Ana Zorita.
Colombian gov’t vows to tackle violence, illegal mining
Colombia’s new government, led by President Gustavo Petro, has vowed to tackle violence and illegal mining, enact drug reforms and normalise relations with Cuba and Venezuela. Ian Ellis-Jones reports.
Victory as Dendrobium coal expansion halted
In a victory for the environment and common sense, the planned Dendrobium mine expansion will not go ahead. Jim McIlroy and Alex Bainbridge report.