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Write On: Letters to the editor

Mona Mona community Good to see Jonathan Strauss writing about Mona Mona (GLW #779). I live in the area and over the years I've come to learn some of the history of this area, including the extraordinary story of Mona Mona. More than 10

Future of St Marys church at stake

The future of St Marys Church, which for many years has served as a beacon of hope for many in need in the South Brisbane district, will soon be decided by the Roman Catholic archbishop, John Bathersby.

Focus on Gaza

BRISBANE — Cynthia Merchant, an activist with the Queensland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, kicked off the discussion at a Socialist Alliance meeting on the slaughter in Gaza on January 22.

Our Common Cause: Climate change — the danger is now

The fate of advanced human civilisation — and perhaps of our species itself — hangs in the balance. Fuelled by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, global warming is advancing at a pace inconceivable to scientists just a few years ago.

Huge Melbourne rallies for Gaza

MELBOURNE — Israel’s massacre of the Gazan people has resulted in the biggest demonstrations in support of the Palestinians in decades.

What about young workers?

“Things will get worse before they get better.” These were the shrewd words of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaking on January 20.

Who pays for the recession?

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.

Palestine — strengthening the movement

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.

Meeting discusses support for Gaza

MELBOURNE — A public meeting took place on January 22 to discuss the background of the Israeli invasion of Gaza and the focus for solidarity.

Climate change - facing facts

The scientific evidence is conclusive. The delicate ecological balance of the planet is being destroyed.

100% renewable energy — how do we get there?

The December release of the federal government’s climate policy left little room for doubt. Kevin Rudd — Mr 5% — is no friend of the climate movement.

The new attack on native title

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.