Major parties must act for us on climate
Along with eight other Lismore flood survivors, Dee dumped a pile of destroyed possessions on Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s doorstep at Kirribilli House. Here, Dee explains why they did it.
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Workplace sexual harassment laws must protect people of all sexes, genders and sexualities
The law must protect sex, gender or sexuality diverse people from harassment and abuse in the workplace – irrespective of perpetrators’ religious beliefs – otherwise they are a farce, writes Dr Tracie O’Keefe.
I easily clocked 10,000 hours working on Neighbours. Its loss will leave a huge hole in Australian TV – and UK hearts
While it’s probably received more brickbats than bouquets, Australian soap opera Neighbours has been a television mainstay for 37 years. Now, it seems TV bosses are reaching for the ‘off’ button.
ACTU calls for free RATs, safe workplaces
With Australia experiencing the highest per capita Covid infection rates in the world, the ACTU is calling for free rapid antigen tests and says it will “do everything within its power to ensure the safety of workers”.
Lizzie: a woman with an axe to grind
A grisly murder, a scandalous liaison, a sensational trial and a media frenzy – all set to music – come together in the musical, Lizzie.
Vegan Easy Challenge: a fresh start for 2022
With a New Year comes new resolutions. For those who’ve resolved to make a positive change for their health, animals rights and the environment, the Vegan Easy Challenge could be just the ticket.
Community demands demerger of Inner West Council
A poll of Inner West Council residents has shown the majority want the council demerged and restored to the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville councils.
Omicron a reminder that global solidarity is needed to overcome Covid-19
Green Left: Only a unified approach will help control the COVID pandemic.
‘Release Julian Assange’: Sydney rally
Supporters of Australian journalist and whistleblower Julian Assange have called for his release from a UK prison at a rally outside the British Consulate in Sydney.
NSW prisoners are “sitting ducks” for Covid-19
Prisoner rights activists are demanding that authorities heed the health advice and protect people in prison.
Vegans stand up to the meat industry at Senate hearing
Australia’s animal agriculture industry is seeking to ban terms such as ‘plant-based milk’, ‘meat-free mince’ and ‘vegan sausages’. National campaign group Vegan Australia weighs in.
Life and death on your own terms
As the NSW Parliament debates a Bill to allow voluntary assisted dying, Geoffrey R Usher opines that people should be able to live – and die – on their own terms.
Covid-19 testing nurse slams lack of health staff
Eighteen months since the first local cases of Covid-19, frontline health workers say the NSW health system is “on the brink”.
Morrison Government pushes on Religious Discrimination Bill
The Religious Discrimination Bill is back on the parliamentary agenda, to the potential detriment of LGBTQ!+ people, women, minority faith communities and people with disabilities.
Opinion: let’s get some queers elected to Inner West Council
Despite having one of the highest proportions of LGBTQI+ people of any LGA in Australia, Inner West Council does not have a single queer councillor. That needs to change, argues Liz Atkins.