Kerry Smith

The Freedom Movement of Iran – Queensland has been organising weekly protests in Brisbane calling on the federal government to do to help the democracy movement win in Iran. Kerry Smith reports.

Activists are set to protest Labor’s cruel immigration policy of keeping refugees in limbo. Kerry Smith reports.

Blockade IMARC protests the mining conference in Darling Harbour. Photo: Blockade IMARC

About 30 activists defied police intimidation to protest the International Mining and Resources Conference at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour. Kerry Smith reports.

Adelaide vigil for Cassis Turvey

Thousands of people across the country are turning out to celebrate and mourn Noongar boy Cassius Turvey, who died after being set upon and beaten by youths with an iron bar on October 13. Isaac Nellist reports.

Anti-war

Sydney Stop the War Coalition released a statement opposing the deployment of Australian Defence Force trainers and raising concerns about the lack of parliamentary oversight, reports Kerry Smith.

Cassius Turvey vigils across the country

National solidarity actions have been called by the family of Cassius Turvey, a young Noongar man who died after being set upon and beaten by youths with an iron bar. Kerry Smith reports.

The Maritime Union of Australia has condemned an Australian company resuming trade in phosphate plundered from Western Sahara, a country under an illegal occupation by Morocco. Kerry Smith reports.

Nala Mansell of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre said the police officers responsible for assaulting a young man in custody must be stood down. Kerry Smith reports.

Extinction Rebellion (XR) organised a colourful and noisy three-day protest against the Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Kerry Smith reports.

Campaigns for First Nations justice, housing and international solidarity were discussed at the Festival of the Daring as part of Ecosocialism 2022. Kerry Smith reports.

Australian army soldiers and defence minister richard marles

Peace groups have spoken out against the federal government’s “mulling” over sending the Australian army to Europe to train Ukrainian soldiers. Kerry Smith reports.

Fadia's Tree (2022)

Showcasing a diverse and innovative selection of Palestinian films from around the world, the Palestine Film Festival is a cinematic journey of creative, thought-provoking storytelling, reports Kerry Smith.