Last Friday, a young woman who briefly blocked one lane of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a protest over governments’ refusal to halt climate change … Climate change protester jailed for 15 months in AustraliaRead more
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Under the Influence
For the few of us who reported East Timor long before it was finally declared news, the “disclosures” last weekend that Washington had trained Indonesia’s … Under the InfluenceRead more
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Australian PM declares “national emergency” amid mass anger over response to flood crisis
Prime Minister Scott Morrison this afternoon declared that the ongoing flooding affecting large swathes of Australia’s east coast is a “national emergency.” Morrison’s announcement was … Australian PM declares “national emergency” amid mass anger over response to flood crisisRead more
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When governments are captured by fossil fuel industry
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Australia ignores the plight of the East Timorese,
Howard has been adept at exploiting the popularity of Australian troops’ peacekeeping in East Timor. He has dished out honours, made a triumphant trip to … Australia ignores the plight of the East Timorese,Read more
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Australia’s role in 1973 CIA coup in Chile
Australia’s overseas spy agency, the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS), actively assisted the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in destabilising the Chilean government ahead of the … Australia’s role in 1973 CIA coup in ChileRead more
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Australien Values
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqNdKtahx58&rel=0&feature=relmfu] The Juice Media
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The salacious demolition job on Martha Gellhorn
The other day, the Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism was awarded in honour of the great American reporter who lived in this country until she … The salacious demolition job on Martha GellhornRead more
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Refugees are incarcerated, insulted and abused
There has been a lot of political partying in Australia this year. First, there was the centenary of Federation, the coming together of the Australian … Refugees are incarcerated, insulted and abusedRead more
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Cowards of Oz
Few care about their subjection to the Queen. But they’re jumpy about the Asiatic hordes. In November, Australians will vote to keep the Queen as … Cowards of OzRead more