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Nuclear power is no environmental alternative
Andrew Cheeseman 09 March 2010
The nuclear industry continues to claim that nuclear energy is green, safe, cheaper than renewable energy, unlinked to war, and necessary for providing for future energy needs. None of this is true. And there is an awkward silence around the question of Aboriginal rights to the land under which uranium deposits are located.
 
A party that really stood for hope and change
Michael Kandelaars 09 March 2010

The Black Panthers stood for socialism, and the revolutionary overthrow of US capitalism. Their militant approach offered much more to Black Americans than the failed promise of the Obama presidency.

 
Islamic students protest prayer room closure in Sydney
Anh Pham 09 March 2010

A decision to close the Muslim prayer room at UNSW has provoked a series of determined protests.

 

A tradition of union support for Aboriginal rights
Sandra Bloodworth 09 March 2010

The recent union support for the Ampilatwatja community is just one part of a proud history of union support for Aboriginal rights.

 
Join protests during Obama visit
09 March 2010

Protests will take place in Sydney and Canberra to coincide with Barack Obama’s visit later this month.

 
The US alliance is a weapon of Australian militarism
Mark Donaldson 05 March 2010

The US alliance is a cornerstone of foreign policy that allows the Australian ruling class to better project its power into the Asia-Pacific.

 
ACT Labor to attack public sector workers
John Passant 05 March 2010

The minority Canberra Labor Government will freeze public service recruitment in response to an $85 million cut in GST revenue.

 
Banksters bet on bankruptcy
Petrino DiLeo 05 March 2010

Goldman Sachs and other major banks set the stage for the financial crisis in Greece - and then figured out how to make money off it.

 
Passport fraud the least of Israel's crimes
Sandra Bloodworth 02 March 2010

Supporters of the Palestinians’ struggle for justice might well be amazed to see the Labor government criticising Israel.

 
Phoney concern about anti-Indian racism
Allyson Hose 02 March 2010

It was only when international media coverage of the issue reached saturation point that some sections of the ruling class began wringing their hands about racism towards Indian students.

 
"Settling for Mr Good Enough" a slap in the face to women
Sarah Garnham 02 March 2010

Marry him: The case for Settling for Mr Good Enough by Lori Gottlieb attempts to take gender politics back to the 1950s.

 
Greek workers lead Europe out on strike
Corey Oakley 26 February 2010

Greece ground to a halt on Wednesday as 2 million workers (from a total workforce of only 5 million) went out on strike.

 
Class society and sexual oppression: a case study
Louise O'Shea 26 February 2010

The changes in the state attitude to sexuality during the revolution and then the counter-revolution in Russia illustrates the link between sexual oppression and class society.

 
The Haiti aid racket
Ashley Smith 26 February 2010

NGOs in Haiti have provided the means for the U.S. government to circumvent the Haitian state and impose neoliberal polices.

 
Greens disappoint same-sex marriage campaigners
James Vigus 09 March 2010

Readers of Southern Star, one of Melbourne’s LGBTI newspapers, were greeted by the headline “Greens Marriage Sell-Out” this week.

 
Another Aboriginal death in custody
09 March 2010

The Queensland police are responsible for the death of another young Aboriginal man.

 
Australian economy grows, but global crisis still threatens
Ben Hillier 05 March 2010

The Australian economy avoided much of the economic calamity that befell the industrialised world. It is now growing at the fastest pace in almost two years. How did this happen, and will everything be smooth sailing from here on in?

 
A portrait of poverty
Vashti Kenway 05 March 2010

Precious is one of the most devastating depictions of racism and poverty you can find in recent cinema.

 
Why socialists are internationalists
Josh Lees 05 March 2010
“Workers of the world, unite!” This famous slogan sums up the spirit of internationalism. Today, it is a key principle which must be fought for as much as ever.
 
Pilbara workers angry at Rudd's betrayal
Lewis Todman 02 March 2010

Most people would consider it fair that people working 10-hour days in 40-degree heat, away from their families for four weeks at a time, be treated like human beings. But not the parasites in the CEO boardrooms and parliament.

 
It's not about solving crime
David Garland 02 March 2010

The police exist to preserve the status quo. 

 
Refugee policy reflects racist basis of the Australian state
Diane Fieldes 02 March 2010

A new book turns mainstream assumptions about asylum seekers on their head.

 
Melbourne's worst street gang
Katie Wood 26 February 2010

There is a growing menace stalking the streets of Melbourne. But it's not what you think.

 
Greens leader's shameful anti-immigrant stance
Michael Kandelaars 26 February 2010

Guess which politician said this: “I think immigration levels should settle down much lower than they are at the moment...”

 
Tahmoor miners defend their conditions
Benjamin Solah 26 February 2010

Miners at an Xstrata coalmine in Tahmoor, south-west of Sydney, have been on strike for three weeks.