The Freedom Rides: Celebrating the Status Quo?
The 1965 Freedom Rides was a bus tour of students from the University of Sydney…More
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New Matilda
Launched in 2004, New Matilda is one of Australia's oldest online independent publications. It's focus is on investigative journalism and analysis, with occasional smart arsery thrown in for reasons of sanity. New Matilda is owned and edited by Walkley Award and Human Rights Award winning journalist Chris Graham.
Pride: The Power Of Friendship And Solidarity In Protest
I normally don’t like the kinds of movies that progressives and leftists rave about. Usually,…More
The Battle For The Leard Just The Start Of A Much Bigger Movement
‘Extreme’ dissidents are a well-known ingredient in most recipes for social change, and the activists…More
Climate Council Answers Your FAQs On All Things Cyclone Marcia
Cyclone Marcia is one of the most powerful tropical cyclones to hit Australian land in…More
Will Your Money Last As Long As You Do?
When it comes to retirement saving, demographics is destiny. Mortality rates continue to improve faster…More
Nuclear Energy Is Dirty, Unsafe And Uneconomic: Environmental Scientist
Should the nuclear industry be expanded? A surprising development in the intermittent nuclear debate has…More
Crying Cops And Activists Up Trees: The Last Ditch Effort To Save The Leard
At 4.30 on Wednesday morning a convoy of cars moved stealthily toward the Leard State…More
Freedom In Abbott's Australia: Did Someone Say Racism?
There has a lot been said in 2015 about freedom of speech. In the wake…More
An Indonesian Perspective: Australia Must Respect Our Penalty For Drug Trafficking
The diplomatic tie between Indonesia and Australia is under strain again with the recent decision…More
The Life Of Brian: A Dearly Loved Friend
I’ve known BJ for some 25 years, and it’s with great sorrow but also immense…More