Education

The $368 billion for AUKUS nuclear submarines could be better spent on funding education. Graphic: G

NSW Teachers Federation deepens opposition to AUKUS, militarism

The New South Wales Teachers Federation has decided to deepen its stand against the AUKUS military pact. Pip Hinman reports.

South Australians oppose Labor’s new anti-protest bill

South Australian unions, human rights, legal and community groups are campaigning against Labor’s new draconian anti-protest laws, which passed the Legislative Assembly with the Liberal’s support. Paul Petit reports.

Sisters Inside says alternatives exist to Palaszczuk’s youth ‘crime’ crackdown

Queensland’s Annastacia Palaszczuk government has announced plans to build another children’s jail in Woodford, next door to the adult maximum-security facility. Paul Gregoire interviews Debbie Kilroy from Sisters Inside.

Students campaigning for affordable housing

Young people left out by Labor’s budget

Isaac Nellist writes that Labor’s budget is a huge disappointment for many, but especially young people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, surging rents and expensive education.

Forum discusses medical misogyny, seeks support for change

Gender bias in the health system was discussed at a forum hosted by Geelong Women Unionist Network (GWUN) and the Geelong Regional Library. Jackie Kriz reports.

Blockade Australia activists fined for taking non-violent direct action

Ten climate activists have been variously charged under the NSW anti-protest laws for taking part in non-violent direct action protests. David Killingly reports.

Universities and the AUKUS military-industrial complex

Catriona Jackson, CEO of Universities Australia, is off to Washington to meet the US State Department and National Science Foundation to grab a slice of the growing defence budget for the sector. Binoy Kampmark reports.

the money for nuclear subs could instead be spent on public health and education

ACTU, NSW Teachers Federation question AUKUS nuclear submarines

The Australian Council of Trade Unions and the NSW Teachers' Federation are concerned about the rise in militarism linked with the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. Pip Hinman reports.

Green Left News Podcast Ep 4

Green Left News Podcast Ep 4: AUKUS subs, Britain strikes, bigots protested

Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist take you through the latest news from Australia and around the world.

Rising inflation threatens big student debt increases

In the midst of a worsening cost-of-living crisis, more than 3 million Australians continue to be burdened by student debts. Isaac Nellist reports.

End police harassment and support freedom of speech

Stephen Langford recounts the brutality and isolation of Goulburn Street lock-up after being recently arrested for breaching impossible bail conditions.

Community need triumphs over developer greed

Getting traffic lights installed next to a public school was a years-long battle that parents and citizens finally won. Graham Matthews reports.