What is the “international community” really doing in East Timor? After their arrival almost two weeks ago, Australian troops have secured only the capital, Dili, … Australia’s Under SideRead more
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A Moral Outrage
It was the public, not politicians, who forced the Australian government to end the betrayal of East Timor. On October 11, the Guardian published a … A Moral OutrageRead more
Kyoto Credits of Australia
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92t8np88fEI&rel=0&feature=relmfu] The Juice Media [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pTo5yquvjI&rel=0&feature=relmfu] The story of our Kyoto carryover credits | Richie Merzian
Fear and silence in the ‘lucky’ country
Australia, once the land of the “fair go”, has collaborated with Guantanamo more closely than any other western government and is guilty of human rights … Fear and silence in the ‘lucky’ countryRead more
Be proud of what you’ve achieved
Sydney Hyde Park, 20 March 2005: The other day, the Aboriginal film-maker Richard Frankland said this: “When you’ve got a voice, you’ve got freedom, and … Be proud of what you’ve achievedRead more
News Corp Bargaining Code
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqj2z3QaRyU&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Honest Government Ad The Juice Media Hello I’m from the Australien Government with a message from our Prime Minister In the digital age, … News Corp Bargaining CodeRead more
No mourning for Kerry Packer
Shortly after Christmas, the Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer died in his mansion overlooking Sydney Harbour, guarded by large, salivating dogs. In Britain, he was … No mourning for Kerry PackerRead more
The making of another America
The other day, one of my favourite cinemas closed down. The boards went up on the art-deco Valhalla in Sydney, one of the world’s best … The making of another AmericaRead more
Mourning a secret Australia
How many days of mourning have I attended? Vivid in the memory are wreaths thrown on to Sydney Harbour, and men in crumpled hats and … Mourning a secret AustraliaRead more
Australia: the 51st State
In June this year, 26,000 US and Australian troops will take part in bombarding the ancient fragile landscape of Australia. They will storm the Great … Australia: the 51st StateRead more