Australia

Essential Research found support for a democratic economic system and for proportional representation, which would make the electoral system fairer for minor parties. Daniel Mundës reports.

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Zane Alcorn reviews Kings of the New Age, the debut futuristic novel by Muloobinba/Newcastle-based author and musician Nathan Bell, set in his home town.

Australians for War Powers Reform said Anthony Albanese must not support the US air strikes on Iraq and Syria and that Joe Biden could “readily prevent” the war expanding. Mark Robinson reports.

Prudence alone demands we pause AUKUS, as the terms of its final provisions allow signatories to do. Ken Blackman reports.

For the 17th consecutive week, protesters took to the streets in Gadigal and Naarm for Palestine, while in Walyalup/Fremantle a ZIM ship was held up for hours. Peter Boyle, Alex Salmon and Jacob Andrewartha report.  

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Supporters of Palestine residing on the Gold Coast are calling on Lord Mayor Tom Tate and the Gold Coast City Council to withdraw its Sister City agreement with the Israeli coastal resort town of Netanya, reports Susan Price.

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As the Reserve Bank of Australia and Labor and the Coalition continue to supress wages, living costs continue to rise. Peter Boyle reports.

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Community members demanded the closure of the Heat Treatment Australia weapons manufacturing facility in Campbellfield in Naarm/Melbourne, for its role in arming Israel. Jacob Andrewartha reports. 

Philippe Lazzarini expressed dismay by the speed at which international funding has been cut to UNRWA saying the decisions threaten humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip. Binoy Kampmark reports.

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In the name of grassroots democracy and accountability, the people of Strasbourg are being given the opportunity to judge the performance of their local la France Insoumise deputy, Emmanuel Fernandes, reports Sarah Glynn.

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The Nigerien government has decided to nationalise the operation of its drinking water, ending its contract with the French Veolia Group, reports Kerry Smith.

Palestine solidarity activists protested outside Peter Khalil MP's office for the fifth time, calling on him to support a ceasefire in Gaza. Jacob Andrewartha reports.