Labor extending the life of coal and gas amid climate emergency
The NSW Labor government is set to lock in more pollution through extending the life of Eraring, the country’s largest coal-fired power station.
Corruption shows offshore detention is rotten to the core—Labor can’t hide
The long-awaited review of Australia’s offshore detention was finally made public on 12 February, confirming all the issues with corruption that have been known for years.
Charges against police possible over Jai Wright death
Criminal charges are being considered against a police officer over the death of 16-year-old Jai Wright, after the NSW Coroner suspended the inquest after two days on 30 January.
Mass protests target German AfD as far right on the rise
About 1.4 million people marched across Germany at the end of January against the far right AfD (Alternative for Germany) party.
Myanmar’s generals face defeat
A new armed offensive poses a major challenge to Myanmar’s military dictatorship after years of resistance, writes Vivian Honan.
Hamas and the politics of Palestinian resistance
Hamas grew out of the legitimate Palestinian resistance to Israel’s violence, writes James Supple, but its focus on armed struggle has not delivered liberation.
Why capitalism breeds imperialism and war
Isabel Ringrose explains that imperialism is about more than major countries dominating the smaller ones.
Israel set to launch murderous assault on Rafah as Albanese sits by
With more than 30,000 dead and much of Gaza reduced to rubble Israel’s genocidal assault shows no sign of relenting.
Western attacks on Yemen risk spreading war
The attacks on Yemen show that President Joe Biden’s calls for Israel to exercise “restraint” are hollow hypocrisy.
‘Why we went on strike for Palestine’
Union members at the Foundation for Young Australians across the country joined the Global Strike for Gaza, demanding their employer make a statement of solidarity with Palestine.
