Wendy Thompson argues that LGBTIQ people need appropriate, accessible and competent services instead of police deployed for protests, mental health calls and hate crimes.
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Andrew Chuter, a public and active transport campaigner, has warned that Labor’s decision to temporarily halve the fuel excise may worsen the impact of the Iran war fuel crisis. Peter Boyle reports.
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The Rail Tram and Bus Union is calling on NSW Labor to follow Victoria and Tasmania and give commuters free or at least significantly reduced cost public transport. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Andrew Chuter dropped in to see View from the Docks, a free exhibition of works by Naarm/Melbourne-based graphic artist Sam Wallman at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Gadigal/Sydney.
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was marked with a protest organised by Blak Caucus. Aaisha Slee reports.
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Chants of “Cuba si! Yankee no!” and “Unblock Cuba!” rang out across Sydney Town Hall Square on an international day of action called to oppose the United States’ imperialist threats. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Peace and solidarity activists took to the streets to demand the Labor government pull back from its support for Israel and the United States’ illegal strikes on Iran and push for the US and Israel to halt all military action. Peter Boyle reports.
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Wendy Bacon interviewed five people and watched videos that show NSW Police attacking and forcing people out of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade without justification.
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The Democratic Solidarity of Iranians group protested outside the United States Consulate demanding an end to the war. Jim McIlroy reports.
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About 100 people called for an end the United States blockade of Cuba and Venezuela on the anniversary of the 1989 Caracazo revolt. Kerry Smith reports.
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On the eve of the 48th Mardi Gras, Pride in Protest has been excluded by the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Board unless it removes a social media post opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza. Rachel Evans reports.
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Supporters of Western Sahara gathered at Leichhardt Town Hall for a flag raising ceremony to mark 50 years since the Sahrawi people established their own sovereign and independent state, Isaac Nellist reports.