Unions move to defend workers and community from cost of pandemic
By Joe Montero Unions have met and discussed how to react to the ongoing health crisis and deepening economic crisis being felt by working people. […]
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Australia is not happy with the handling of Covid and distribution of rapid testing kits
By Ben Wilson A survey by the Australian Institute found that 72 percent of respondents said that rapid Covid tests should be provided for free […]
The Novak Djokovic scandal should never have happened
Contributed The Novak Djokovic saga has been an embarrassment. The spectacle of a tennis star landing in Australia and the day in day out, will […]
Australia is not properly prepared for the more deadly Covid variant
By Joe Montero The new Omicron variant of Vovid-19 is out now, and it has arrived in Australia. The first case has been detected in […]
Australian government sets out to continue undermining Medicare rights
By Jim Hayes Even under the Covid-19 pandemic conditions, the Medicare rebate was reduced on 1 July. This means that the gap between the rebate […]
Merck uses price gauging to profiteer from the pandemic
By Joe Montero Behind Merck’s new Covid-19 pill there is a story about how this pharmaceutical multinational has used its position to make a huge […]
COVID payments to end and this will hurt Australia
By Ben Wilson The Morrison government’s decision to start withdrawing emergency support is a kick in the teeth for those who find themselves out of […]
