Social Justice
Aboriginal community fights to protect sacred trees
This week work has resumed on widening the Western Highway. However, it comes at the expense of thousands of trees......
Australia falling behind in providing affordable housing
Housing is regarded as a human right by the United Nations, yet for many Australians, it’s a pressure point. For......
Senate hearing gives voices to those on Newstart
There is a disconnect between citizens and lawmakers – it can be distance, it can be difficult getting in a......
Murray Darling basin Process Flawed?
Does the current water allocation process disadvantage areas lower down the river system? Each region determines their own water needs......
Pokies profits soar again
Recent figures show total profits from clubs and pubs increased to$6.5 billion. This is despite a reduction in the total......
Indigenous constitutional reform will ‘break hearts’: Minister
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt has conceded he’s likely to “break hearts” in the Indigenous community as he pursues......
The story behind the fall of Pell
Investigative journalist Lucie Morris-Marr, followed the story Cardinal Pell’s court battle and conviction for two and a half years and......
Spinifex Gum choir sings for Voice, Treaty and Truth
Spinifex Gum, a choir of young indigenous women, performed in Parliament House yesterday, as politicians returned to Canberra after the......
Legal Challenge to Robodebt scheme
Victoria Legal Aid is pursuing a second case which questions the legality of the Robodebt scheme. Bill Shorten, ex Labor......
West Papua Independence Campaign
Calls for the UN Human Rights Commissioner to visit West Papua after clashes between Indonesian military and demonstrators. Independence campaigners......