In this episode of On The Streets, we discuss International Women’s Day protests, rallies opposing the war on Iran and the crackdown on freedom of speech in Queensland.
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More than 50 people attended the Socialist Alliance launch of its Blue Mountains branch, including locals, visitors from Greater Sydney and those keen to advance social and ecological justice in the mountains and surrounding areas. Aaisha Slee reports.
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Once Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran, Israel closed the crossings into Gaza and cut off all aid. Palestinians in the Strip now fear a return to famine amid food shortages and soaring prices, reports Tareq S Hajjaj.
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The Coordinating Council of Teachers’ Trade Unions posted this field report 10 days after the start of the illegal United States-Israel war.
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An Australian government that is serious about global peace — as opposed to maintaining US-Israeli dominance in the Middle East region — would not send military assistance to prop up the US-Israel war, argues Federico Fuentes.
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This previous report on the famine in Gaza by Tareq S Hajjaj was published in Mondoweiss in October, 2025. We are reposting it here for readers’ information.
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Anne Twomey, a constitutional lawyer at the University of Sydney, is concerned that new state and federal laws, allegedly to combat hate, are adversely impacting free speech. Paul Gregoire reports.
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Protesters rallied outside NSW Premier Chris Minns’ office, condemning his support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza and his new anti-protest laws. Neville Spencer reports.
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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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Stuart Rees argues that the present debilitating consensus in federal parliament is that loyalty to Israel and the United States is imperative, cruelty a sign of strength and that it’s wise to regret, but not resist, the breakdown of a world order.
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The BBC was accused of censoring pro-Palestine content and ableism at the recent British film awards, reports Dom Williams.
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Operation Epic Fury is not about bringing democracy and freedom to the Iranian people, but continues United States-Israeli military collaboration in pursuit of colonial projects in the region and US imperialist interests, writes Barry Sheppard.