Indigenous

Opposition grows to Santos push to undermine Gomeroi rights

Protesters gathered outside the Federal Court to demand Santos withdraws its bid to try to override the Gomeroi’s opposition to a coal seam gas plant in the Pilliga Forest in north-west New South Wales. Jim McIlroy reports.

Environmentalists fear new uranium corporation risks Mulga Rock

Environment groups are concerned about the recent merger between Western Australia uranium hopeful Vimy Resources and Deep Yellow, Kerry Smith reports.

Pat O'Shane: 'The people of Zenadth Kes deserve better'

Socialist Alliance candidate for Leichhardt Pat O’Shane went on a listening tour of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait). Kerry Smith reports.

Deadly Sports Heroes exhibition launch

Deadly Sports Heroes photo exhibition launched

Well-known Indigenous photojournalist Barbara McGrady's Deadly Sports Heroes photo exhibition was launched in Glebe on March 26, reports Jim McIlroy.

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Kalgoorlie's racism exposed in Meyne Wyatt's hard-hitting play

Talented actor Meyne Wyatt hammers at the racism of his home town, Kalgoorlie, and opens up on other areas of racism in his hard-hitting play, City of Gold, writes Barry Healy.

Protest in Jayapura

Killing of West Papuan protesters condemned

Indonesian security forces killed two demonstrators and wounded several more when they fired into a crowd of peaceful protesters in West Papua on March 15, reports Susan Price.

Pat O’Shane eyes off Canberra: ‘I’m going to be a bulldozer’

Former New South Wales magistrate and Kuku Yalanji elder Pat O’Shane intends to take her trailblazing attitude to government to force much-needed change in the areas of climate, corruption and social justice.

'Freedom Convoy' Canada

Canada: State responds to 'Freedom Convoy' by invoking Emergencies Act

In response to the so-called "Freedom Convoys", Canada’s Liberal government invoked the Emergencies Act, but Jeff Shantz argues this move should be viewed as a danger to community organisers and the left.

Patrick Fisher remembered

Patrick Fisher was remembered by family and friends on the anniversary of his death in 2018. Luke Weyland reports.

Gomeroi people reject Santos’ gas plans

Gomeroi people and supporters rallied outside the Federal Court to protest attempts to take away their Native Title rights and to protect the Narrabri from coal seam gas. Jim McIlroy reports.

Gustavo Petro addresses supporters in Santander, Colombia.

Can Colombia’s left survive the persistent logic of armed conflict?

In Colombia, former guerrilla Gustavo Petro leads in the presidential polls. Petro is the lead candidate for a coalition of left political parties called Pacto Historico (Historic Pact), reports Ben Gilvar-Parke.

Kuku Yalanji woman Pat O’Shane: ‘I’m fired up about education, injustice and sovereignty’

Distinguished Kuku Yalanji woman Pat O’Shane is running for Socialist Alliance in the seat of Leichhardt. A retired barrister and a former New South Wales magistrate, she spoke to Alex Bainbridge about what fires her up and why she decided to contest the federal election.