Kerry Smith

Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism

Two University of Sydney academics accused of antisemitism have successfully had the first phase of their case terminated by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Kerry Smith reports.

‘Palestinians Don’t Need Sidewalks’ doco draws a crowd in Bathurst

About 60 people came out to learn more about the plight of Palestine at the screening of Palestinians Don’t Need Sidewalks. Kerry Smith reports.

Housing campaigners rally to save Waterloo public housing

Housing activists rallied in Redfern to demand New South Wales Labor stop its planned demolition of public housing in Waterloo and across the state. Kerry Smith reports. 

Members hold ground in Public Service Association elections

Members Coalition, the challenger in the NSW Public Service Association elections, won 12 of the 39 central councillor positions and one of the three vice president positions on the executive. Kerry Smith reports.

Forestry Tasmania logs ancient West Kunanyi Range forests

Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung woman Ruth Langford was among several people arrested for trying to defend ancient forests in the West Kunanyi Range. Kerry Smith reports.

Thousands demand logging end in old-growth forests

More than 9000 people joined 12 protests across the country to demand governments ban logging in native old-growth forests. Kerry Smith reports.

Communities speak out about Cyclone Alfred, calling for climate action

Cyclone survivors speak out, demand gov’t transition from fossil fuels

Communities affected by Cyclone Alfred dumped flood-damaged belongings outside parliament and demanded action to prevent future climate disasters. Kerry Smith reports.

Members Coalition mount challenge in NSW Public Service Association election

A diverse group of union activists, running under the banner of Members Coalition, is contesting the Public Service Association of NSW elections for Central Council delegate and executive positions. Kerry Smith reports.

Jewish Council of Australia calls on politicians, media to stop exploiting antisemitism

The Jewish Council of Australia has reiterated its call on politicians to stop exploiting antisemitism, after the Australian Federal Police confirmed that an abandoned caravan found with explosives was part of a “fabricated terrorism plot”. Kerry Smith reports.

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CEPU Tasmania slams gov’t ‘asset leasing’ plans

The Communications Electrical Plumbing Union has slammed the Tasmanian Liberal government’s proposal to sell off energy assets. Kerry Smith reports. 

Public housing residents will resist Waterloo demolition ‘tooth and nail’

One hundred and fifty public housing residents in the Waterloo South estate were just given eviction notices from Homes NSW, but many have vowed to fight back. Kerry Smith reports.

Students, parents demand Sheikh Wesam Charkawi be allowed back to work

More than 100 high school students, of all ages, parents and community members demanded Sheik Wesam Charkawi be allowed back to Granville High, where he has been a student support officer for 13 years. Kerry Smith reports.