Feathery Infiltrators: The Case of the Pigeon Spy
Animals have, at times, been given the same dismissively nasty treatment humans love giving themselves. Be it detention, torture, trial, and execution, the unwitting creatures […]
Oxfam reaction to the Dutch court’s decision to stop military exports to Israel
Oxfam Australia Media Release Oxfam Novib, together with PAX, and the Rights Forum organisations, has won a lawsuit against the Dutch Government for exporting arms […]
Housing campaign calls for govt to dump investor handouts in budget
Everybody’s Home Media Release As pressure mounts on the federal government to wind back property investor tax breaks, a national housing campaign is calling for […]
Barnaby, just another inebriated pollie
How sad to see the image of Barnaby Joyce on the pavement, cursing at himself as he talks to his wife on the phone. Dear […]
Higher education staff winners in workplace law reform
National Tertiary Education Union Media Release The National Tertiary Education Union has strongly endorsed changes to workplace laws which will benefit university staff. The Albanese […]
Audit Committee to scrutinise the Commonwealth Financial Statements
Parliament of Australia Media Release The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has commenced an inquiry into the 2022-23 Commonwealth Financial Statements which […]
Judicial Review of Environment Minister’s assessment of new coal mines in Federal Court today
Climate Media Centre Media Release The appeal hearing relating to the Living Wonders Cases will begin on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 February, where three […]
Scratchings in the Dirt
By James Moore “For the unlearned, old age is winter; for the learned, it is the season of the harvest.” (Hasidic saying). I’ll take the […]
Absence of Evidence: Israel’s Case Against UNRWA
Statistics are often given lanky legs that take their user far. But how they are used, and how they are received, is striking. The current […]
Barnaby Launches A Spill!
Ok, you’ve all seen the photos/video of the ex-Deputy Prime Minister demonstrating his skill in answering a phone while prostrate… It’s not as easy as […]
What will the conservatives campaign on at the next election?
Now that Australians have, depending on where they live, gotten through fires and floods or too many days at the cricket drinking excessively, some will […]
Refugees roll up their sleeves for love this Valentines Day
By Jane Salmon Who: A dozen refugees and their supporters who have joined the Lifeblood donor team called “10,000 Refugees Contributing to Australia”. Craig Foster, […]
Democratic Socialism vs Communism: Unveiling the Truth
By Denis Hay Introduction: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Political Ideologies In the contemporary political landscape, the terms “democratic socialism” and “communism” often spark intense […]
When Times Were Better: Victoria’s Ties with Israel’s Defence Industry
Times were supposedly better in 2022. That is, if you were a lawmaker in the Australian state of Victoria, a busy Israeli arms manufacturer, or […]
Access to local TV services and free sport under threat unless laws are strengthened
Free TV Media Release Millions of Australians will be unable to watch the biggest sporting events or find free TV services on their smart devices […]