MELBOURNE Israels massacre of the Gazan people has resulted in the biggest demonstrations in support of the Palestinians in decades.
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“Things will get worse before they get better.” These were the shrewd words of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaking on January 20.
On January 19, Access Economics interrupted the rosy consensus among economists that the Australian economy may avoid recession, arguing that the economy was already contracting and would fall into recession within the first three months of 2009.
Along with the sheer brutality and horror inflicted on Palestinians, the massacre in Gaza has resulted in a serious political setback for Israel. Internationally, support for the Israeli apartheid state has been weakened and Hamas’ legitimacy has skyrocketed.
MELBOURNE — A public meeting took place on January 22 to discuss the background of the Israeli invasion of Gaza and the focus for solidarity.
The scientific evidence is conclusive. The delicate ecological balance of the planet is being destroyed.
The December release of the federal governments climate policy left little room for doubt. Kevin Rudd Mr 5% is no friend of the climate movement.
The federal Labor government, in coordination with state and territory governments, is forcing Aboriginal communities to give up communal land ownership in exchange for future housing and infrastructure improvements.
After a year-long industrial dispute, the New South Wales Teachers Federation (NSWTF) has reached an agreement for a new award with the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET).
In an example of the serious disadvantage caused by income quarantining, a technical fault in Centrelinks Basics Card system on January 16 rendered the cards useless for more than 12 hours.
Wars are fought over access to scarce resources. The 20th century was dominated by wars over colonial possessions and energy resources.
Federal environment minister Peter Garrett says he will grant resource giant Xstrata permission to expand its zinc mine in the Northern Territory. The move will mean a six kilometre diversion of the McArthur River, causing significant environmental impacts and the violation of Aboriginal sacred sites.
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