The Gomeroi people, farmers and climate activists have slammed Resources Minister Madelaine King’s push to fast-track the controversial Narrabri coal seam gas (CSG) project. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Forum discusses building the resistance to AUKUS, war on China
Activists, unions and the new NSW Greens Senator David Shoebridge spoke at a public meeting on how to resist AUKUS and a war with China. Jim McIlroy reports.
Right-wing coup plotters undermine democracy in Peru
Pedro Castillo came to power on a leftist platform with the support of Peru’s poorest people. In response, anti-democratic forces and their powerful capitalist backers have dedicated themselves to ousting Castillo ever since, writes Ben Radford.
European Union bashes Algeria for upsetting Spain over Western Sahara betrayal
Algeria has suspended its treaty of “friendship, good-neighbourliness and cooperation” with Spain due to its public acceptance of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, writes Dick Nichols.
‘Ithaka’: Documenting the fight to free Julian Assange
Julian Assange is being held at Belmarsh, Britain’s most secure and infamous prisons, and crushed by judicial procedure. But, as Ithaka shows, in his supporters, he has some vestigial reminders of a life outside, writes Binoy Kampmark.
The Philippines: After elections, left calls for broad front against Marcos-Duterte ‘axis of evil’
Reihana Mohideen explains why the May 9 Philippine elections represented a consolidation of the power of political dynasties and clans in the country and the left's call for a “broad, united front” against the result.
Billions wasted on abandoned French submarine deal pale against cost of AUKUS
The Albanese government's plan to push ahead with the purchase of nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS deal is an extraordinary waste, writes Peter Boyle.
Inner West Labor pushes inadequate demerger business case
Inner West Labor councillors voted on June 14 to put a problematic demerger business case on public exhibition. Peter Boyle reports.
Solidarity shown with Kurds against Turkey’s war
The Kurdish community and their supporters joined a global day of action against Turkey’s war on the Kurds. Chloe DS reports.
Oppose Biden’s war strategy in Ukraine: Negotiated settlement now
US President Joe Biden is attempting to recreate a unipolar world dominated by the US, first by defeating Russia and then China. Anti-war forces should be demanding a negotiated settlement with Russia now, thwarting Biden’s imperial goals, argues Barry Sheppard.
Opposing Biden’s war strategy requires supporting self-determination for Ukraine
Some claim the fighting in Ukraine is nothing more than a “proxy war” between Washington and Moscow. On this basis, they deny Ukrainians their right to self-determination and self-defence. This view is mistaken, argue Geoff Mirelowitz and Argiris Malapanis.
Keep community strong: Support 3CR’s annual radiothon
“Keep Community Strong” has been chosen as the theme for 3CR’s annual fundraising Radiothon. Throughout June, 3CR is are asking listeners and supporters to make a donation, writes Rachel Kirby.