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Nazis gain confidence from growth of racist rallies
The Nazi National Socialist Network rally outside NSW Parliament in November was a sign of their growing confidence following the racist March for Australia rallies.
Uni workers strike back over pay and drastic job cuts
A wave of strikes has hit universities across the country, as NTEU members begin the latest round of enterprise bargaining, and fight back against management restructuring.
Unions recommit to fight for Gomeroi rights as Pilliga gas project stalled again in court
Unions NSW has sponsored a new report, “We Stand With Gomeroi: Trade unions oppose the Santos Pilliga Narrabri gas project”.
Queensland healthcare ban part of wider attack on trans rights
The Queensland government’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone treatments for children was overturned in October, with Supreme Court Judge Peter Callaghan ruling it unlawful.
Admin purge of CFMEU in Victoria targets militancy
Administration’s control of the CFMEU ratcheted up further in November with Zach Smith, the Victorian Branch Executive Officer, putting all 30 Victorian organisers’ jobs on the line.
‘Peacemaker’ Trump threatens military strikes on Venezuela
Venezuela is under fire from US imperialism and Trump’s attempts to reassert US hegemony over Latin America.
Fresh atrocities in Sudan as rival generals tear country apart
The capture of the city of El Fasher in Sudan in late October by the Rapid Support Forces, following an 18-month siege, produced horrifying atrocities.
Where does racism come from—and how does it survive?
David Glanz looks at the origins of racism and how it continues to be pushed from the top of society in the interests of our rulers.
The racism that led to the Cronulla riots 20 years on
James Supple looks at how the Cronulla riot was the result of the racism pushed by John Howard’s government and the media, and the lessons as we face a rising far right today
Indonesia’s invasion 50 years on—How Australia betrayed Timor-Leste
For decades Australian governments backed Indonesia’s occupation and repression in Timor-Leste to advance their own interests in the region, argues Maeve Larkins.
Exposing Australia’s own imperialist agenda
Clinton Fernandes’ new book Turbulence exposes Albanese’s own imperialist agenda in backing Trump and Israel, writes Adam Adelpour.
Israel steps up killing in Gaza as UN approves plan for colonial rule
Israel massacred 70 Palestinians in two days of intense bombing this week in Gaza, as it continues killing on a near daily basis despite the “ceasefire”.
Zohran Mamdani’s victory a blow against Trump and the US establishment
Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York has horrified the whole US political establishment, giving hope to everyone desperate for an alternative.
