First Nations people, unionists and environmental activists took their protest about Santos’ coal seam gas plans in the Pilliga Forest to NSW parliament, ahead of a decision by the Native Title Tribunal. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Thousands of trade unionists went on strike and marched to New South Wales parliament on May Day, International Workers’ Day, to remind Labor of its need to provide safe working conditions and better pay. Isaac Nellist reports.
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Protesters took to the streets in many cities in pre-election protests for Palestine, demanding Australia cut political and military ties with Israel. Pip Hinman and Isaac Nellist report.
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The Coalition of Women for Justice and Peace is calling on people to make their vote count in the fight for justice and peace in the Middle East. Jepke Goudsmit reports.
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An alternative ANZAC day ceremony had a focus on peace not militarism. Renee Lees reports.
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Climate organisations are alarmed that the federal offshore gas regulator has just approved Santos’ controversial offshore Barossa gas project under the Timor Sea. Pip Hinman reports.
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Rising Tide is trying to put climate change back on the election agenda. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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Four hundred people protested the police murder of young Somali man Abdifatah Ahmed, calling for more funds for mental health and an independent investigation into the shooting. Coral Wynter reports.
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Activists say NSW Labor must not demolish homes, many of which are still liveable, when there is a housing scarcity. Nick Fredman reports.
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Two University of Sydney academics accused of antisemitism have successfully had the first phase of their case terminated by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Kerry Smith reports.
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The Community and Public Sector Union is warning that Peter Dutton’s revised plan to cut public services would be devastating. Jim McIlroy reports.