Kerry Smith

WA Labor challenged on fracking policy
Agricultural experts urge a halt to Shenhua coalmine
Rio Tinto’s wrist slapped over dam wall collapse
New law threatens union democracy
RAFFWU challenges Domino’s SDA agreement
Catalonia: Muslims march in Barcelona to say ‘not in our name’

Thousands of Muslims voiced their rejection of jihadi extremism on August 21, marching through central Barcelona with banners reading “Terrorism has no religion”, Morning Star Online said.

It came in the wake of the August 17 terrorist attacks in Catalonia, which killed 13 and was claimed by Islamic State.
Festival showcases progressive films from Latin America

The Sydney Latin American Film Festival (SLAFF) is on again for the 12th year running. Featuring a specially curated program of captivating contemporary Latin American cinema, the festival has several films that progressive filmgoers won’t want to miss.

An important feature of this year’s program is that 50% of the films feature female directors, festival programmer Lidia Luna said.
Streets ice cream dispute
Port Adelaide Enfield Council makes history on Newstart
Call for inquiry into Maules Creek coalmine
Western Sydney residents say ‘Clean air, No incinerator’
Geelong candidates call for waste investigation