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The real issues for this election are whether or not the money is spent on the top end of town and everyone else is made to pay for it
By Joe Montero On the eve of this year’s federal election, we should note the claims made during the campaign. This especially applies to those concerning the affordability of services and that ongoing matter of […]
Indigenous
Djab Wurrung tree defenders and supporters call for justice for D T Zelanach
By Ugly The Djab Wurrung people around the Halls Gap (Budja Budja) area near Ararat in Victoria, have been defending their sacred trees for almost a year now. They have been trying to stop VicRoads […]
Centrelink
There are zero affordable rentals for a single person on Newstart and Youth Allowance in major cities
From Patrick Forrest/the Feed Jane is receiving more or less the maximum amount you can get on the dole – about $350 a week. But her rent is $375.
Corruption
Video: Big coal’s network of influence over the coalition government
By Ugly When Greenpeace, with the assistance of journalist Michael West, took on the ground breaking task of investigating the reasons why the fossil fuel industry has so much influence over politicians, using them to […]
Government
ACOSS shows that the provision of important public services is set to decline further
The Australian Council of Social service (ACOSS) released a new analysis of the federal budget on 6 May. ACOSS is the peak body of the community services sector, and has been highly critical of corporate […]
Rights
Stop unjust treatment of Julian Assange and bring him home
By Jim Hayes On 3 May United Nations experts accused the United Kingdom of breaching Julian Assange’s human rights and for his release from prison.
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