Kerry Smith

Photos: Invasion Day 2021 — Always was, always will be Aboriginal land

Tens of thousands have turned out around the country for Invasion Day protests, reports Kerry Smith.

Activists take aim at Santos’ greenwashing

Fossil Free SA and Extinction Rebellion SA have organised a week of climate action to draw attention to the disastrous impact of gas and call for the Tour Down Under to #BreakAwayFromGas, reports Kerry Smith.

Invasion Day 2021: Here's a list of protests and events happening on January 26

Find out what Invasion Day protests and events are happening across Australia on January 26 and how you can participate.

Residents take action for the climate, against gas

Climate-concerned residents organised actions calling for 100% renewables in Parramatta and Newtown as part of a national day of action against the federal government's gas-led recovery. Kerry Smith reports.

Photos: Protect our future, no to gas!

Kerry Smith reports that actions were organised to #ProtectOurFutureNotGas on November 28, rejecting the Coalition government's gas-led recovery plan. Here is a collection of some of the best protests photos from the day.

West Papuans urge Dutton, AFP to stop training Indonesian military

West Papuan refugees and human rights campaigners are trying to meet government and Australian Federal Police officials to request they stop counter-insurgency training of Indonesian special forces. Kerry Smith reports.

Women of Steel: Check out upcoming screenings near you

Denied jobs at Wollongong’s steelworks, working-class migrant women refused to accept discrimination. They began a campaign for the right to work that lasted for 14 years. Women of Steel tells their story, writes Kerry Smith. 

NT Traditional Owners and anti-fracking activists score a win

A Darwin court has thrown out criminal charges against anti-fracking activists, reports Kerry Smith.

Stop the Russell Vale Coal Mine expansion on the Illawarra escarpment

Against scientific advice, the NSW government has approved Wollongong Coal's push to expand its underground mine at Russell Vale, reports Kerry Smith.

Remembering John Pat, 37 years on

John Pat’s death in custody was remembered 37 years after the 16-year-old died of head injuries in a police cell in Roebourne in 1983, reports Kerry Smith.

Turkey: Crackdown on HDP escalates with 82 new arrests

Arrest warrants were issued for 82 people in Turkey on September 25, writes Kerry Smith. The arrests targeted members and leaders of the People's Democratic Party (HDP) ‒ the third largest party in Turkey.

Extinction Rebellion targets News Corp’s bull with shit

Extinction Rebellion has taken its message of quit the bullshit and tell the truth about the climate emergency to News Corp’s doors, reports Kerry Smith.