Environment
Bushfire disaster brings home greater awareness of climate crisis
By Joe Montero The beginning of the current bushfire season has been a disaster in many ways. The destruction is obvious.
News
Housing
Only three per cent of DV victims needing long term housing got it this year
From Insight New statistics released today have revealed that a growing number of women, single parents and children are struggling with homelessness, due to family violence.
Media
Journalists taken to court for not revealing their sources
From Victoria A defamation claim is currently before the court. Two award winning journalists, Nick McKenzie and Chris Master, have been taken there to force them to disclose their confidential sources.
Community
An uncomfortable time to be in politics (or anywhere with a ‘climate’)
Colin Long writes (Australian Politics 12 December 2019) about the rising illegitimacy of the political system in the eyes Australian citizens, and this should come as no surprise. As the nation burns the political class […]
Environment
Bushfires still raging and causing Morrison political consequences
By Ben Wilson Australia burns and Scott Morrison treats those who a are suffering with the greatest of disrespect. He comes across as uncaring. Instead of being there, offering whatever it takes to help people […]
Environment
COP25 ends in failure on effective action to deal with climate crisis
By Joe Montero Calling the final result of the COP25 Madrid summit a disappointment is an understatement, when you consider the stakes involved.
Environment
No Angus Taylor – Australia is not doing enough on the climate crisis
By Joe Montero Angus Taylor’s climate crisis speech in Madrid, warned the world that “strong messages and targets alone won’t address climate change, no matter how ambitious.”
Media
Journalists speak up for Julian Assange
This statement is being circulated among journalists and others working in media, as a measure of support for Julian Assange. The persecution of the WikiLeaks editor is a serious violation of the right to free […]
