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Socialist Alliance makes ambitious plans at its 17th National Conference
Socialist Alliance delegates discussed global and domestic political developments and decided on directions and campaign priorities at its 17th national conference. Chloe DS reports.
Knitting Nanna blocks log truck access
Knitting Nanna Sharyn O’Dell attached herself to the main gates of the Heron’s Creek sawmill, the biggest native forest mill in NSW just before dawn on January 19. O’Dell’s family stood beside her as she settled in waiting to be cut from the gate and arrested. “It’s...
Joining the war club: Australia’s HIMARS purchase
The purchase of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) batteries from the United States is another irresponsible drain on the public purse and shows the military-industrial complex is thriving. Binoy Kampmark reports.
Older women become fastest growing sector to seek JobSeeker
A report by the Parliamentary Budget Office has found that women aged over 60 are the fastest growing section of the population on JobSeeker payments. Isaac Nellist reports.
Vale Shirley Shackleton, fighter for justice for East Timor
Shirley Shackleton, even with her own tragedy, made common cause with the Timorese people’s struggle and resistance. She will be remembered, writes Stephen Langford.
The US-Australia Force Posture Agreement needs to be scrapped
Bevan Ramsden argues that the US-Australia Force Posture Agreement means Australia has been set up as a US forward base from which to launch the next war — on China.
Coalition Senators introduce anti-abortion bill
Coalition Senators Alex Antic and Matt Canavan are pushing a new anti-abortion bill aimed at those with reservations about late-term abortions. Paul Gregoire reports.
Brazil: Socialists say ‘Stop the coup offensive’ as extreme right protesters storm Congress
PSOL has condemned the invasion by former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro supporters of the country’s National Congress, arguing it “represents an attempted coup”, reports Federico Fuentes.
Resistance to logging continues in Bulga State Forest
A camp has been set up to support protesters trying to stop native forests being logged in Bulga State Forest. Kerry Smith reports.
Invasion Day 2023: The struggle for First Nations justice and sovereignty continues
History shows that governments have consistently resisted any proposals from First Nations advisory bodies to deliver real justice. Peter Boyle argues that the Voice to Parliament could end up as another token gesture, unless there is a strong and independent movement...
Frances Peters-Little on the 1967 referendum, Voice and the struggle for Black rights
Frances Peters-Little, director of Vote Yes For Aboriginies, a film about the 1967 referendum, discusses the political context of the vote and the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament with Isaac Nellist.