After a lifetime of raising children and contributing to the country’s wealth, women are being hung out to dry by state and federal governments. Suzanne James interviewed Beverly Baker, NSW Chair of Older Women's Network about the urgent need for change.
Australia
Dave Holmes launches the memoir of a lifelong Australian socialist.
Isaac Nellist reports on a bookshop which trades on its 'progressive ideals' but does not want to improve conditions for its workforce.
The Greens' campaign in the City of Sydney (CoS) local government elections is focussed around council investing in affordable and public housing. Jim McIlroy reports.
Barry Healy reviews a social satire set at a Jewish wake in New York City.
The significant numbers at the July 24 anti-lockdown protests are a symptom of the failure of federal and state governments to put the health and safety of communities before corporate profits, argues Rachel Evans.
Barry Healy reviews a new play, delving into the intricate, complex and terrifying history of white settlement in Western Australia.
Niko Leka quotes from Farhad Bandesh, who was imprisoned on Manus Island and later in the Mantra Hotel, who said the torture of innocent people amounts to the 'absolute neglect of humanity'.
The federal government has failed on vaccines, quarantine and adequate or timely income support. Alex Bainbridge and Sarah Hathway argue that for a lockdown to work, it is imperative workers have income support and stable housing.
Alex Bainbridge reports on a protest to mark eight years since Kevin Rudd declared the so-called “PNG solution”.
Protesters marked eight years since the Kevin Rudd government announced he would stop asylum seekers arriving by boat from ever settling in Australia. Alex Salmon reports.
While the changes to superannuation have been welcomed by many, workers in the gig economy and women remain at risk of being left behind. Suzanne James reports.
The United Nations has designated Australia as having done the least out of 193 countries to combat climate change. Patrick McDonald reports.
The Australia-Cuba Friendship Society organised a solidarity event to protest the crippling United States blockade on Cuba, reports Alex Brainbridge.
Defenders of the historic Willow Grove are disappointed with the NSW Supreme Court’s decision to give the go-ahead to its destruction. But Susan Price reports they are determined to fight on.
The Transport Workers Union is pushing for strike action after talks broke down with Toll, which wants to impose a new workplace agreement that slashes conditions. Jim McIlroy reports.
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