Australia seems to be helping Fiji set up a defence facility in Lami, although Canberra is keen to eschew the military intent. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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Australia’s homelessness crisis and what can be done
A lot more can be done for homeless people in Australia, argues Gerry Georgatos, including building more public housing and prioritising supports for the homeless.
NSW Greens MP Abigail Boyd calls for the energy sector to be nationalised
While the energy sector remains in private hands, it will resist any transition away from fossil fuels. Paul Gregoire spoke with Greens MLC Abigail Boyd about why the urgent need to take it back into public hands.
Video: David Shoebridge on justice and a federal ICAC
David Shoebridge talks about a federal ICAC, the Restoration of Territory Rights Bill, the failure to implement the findings of the Royal Commission into Black Deaths in Custody and the challenges of work-life balance.
Capitalism’s war in Ukraine
Under capitalism, wars are fought to gain access to markets, resources and to harness the working class in its service. The suffering of the Ukrainian people attests to this, writes William Briggs.
American Jazz — from criminal bondage to liberation
Bill Nevins reviews TJ English’s enthralling new book, Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld, the story of how jazz and organised crime evolved side-by-side in the United States.
Brazil: Widespread pro-democracy protests amid fears of Bolsonaro coup
Thousands of people took the streets across Brazil on August 11 in defence of democracy, amid fears that far-right President Jair Bolsonaro may attempt a coup if he fails to be reelected in October, reports Kerry Smith.
What must be done to save public education
The crisis in public education will not be solved by pitting teachers against each other or by outsourcing responsibility for graduates' jobs. Mary Merkenich argues for greater funding for smaller classes and more teachers on fair wages.
75th anniversary of Independence: Whither India?
For Narendra Modi's regime, the 75th anniversary of India’s independence is an opportunity to distort and rewrite history in the service of its own agenda, writes CPIML (Liberation). .
NSW: More damning ‘jobs for the boys’ revelations
The fall-out from the former deputy Premier John Barilaro’s attempt to snare the plumb New York trade commissioner job continues with damning new revelations almost every week. Jim McIlroy reports.
Vietnam’s war remnants museum
Aaron Monopoli visits the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and discovers the story of the Vietnam War — as told by a people resisting colonialism and imperialist invasion.
The failings of Westminster: Scott Morrison’s shadow government
The revelation that Scott Morrison ran a shadow government, overseen by personal quasi-despotic whim spanning several ministerial positions, has caused consternation. But, as Binoy Kampmark argues, it's all legal under Australia's antiquated system.