Rachel Evans

Vulnerable people still not vaccinated as NSW reopens

As NSW eases restrictions for fully vaccinated people, vulnerable First Nations people are still struggling to be vaccinated, write Rachel Evans and Elliott Guerrero.

Tamil activists speak out for rights here and in Sri Lanka

Rachel Evans spoke to Tamil refugees and activists Kalyani Inpakumar and Renuga Inpakumar about the continuing persecution of Tamils in Sri Lanka and the campaign for rights here.

Prisoners are 'sitting ducks' for COVID-19

Prisoner rights activists are demanding that authorities heed the health advice and protect people in prison. Elliott Guerrero and Rachel Evans report.

Solidarity shown with Afghan women standing up to the Taliban

As the Taliban unleashes its terror campaign in Afghanistan, thousands of people have taken action in solidarity with Afghan women across the globe. Rachel Evans reports.

Common Ground residents demand compensation for harsh lockdown

Residents of the social housing estate Common Ground are demanding compensation for the harsh and over-policed lockdown. Rachel Evans and Robin Elhaj report.

Vaccines for all, not just rich countries

The profits from the production and sale of COVID-19 vaccines has created nine new billionaires with a combined wealth greater than the cost of vaccinating the world’s poorest countries, report Stephen Coates and Rachel Evans.

COVID-19: Gov’t negligence puts First Nations communities at risk

Government neglect is to blame for the COVID-19 crisis disproportionately affecting First Nations communities in regional New South Wales. Rachel Evans, Paul Oboohov, Coral Wynter report.

Social housing estate forced into lockdown

A social housing estate in Sydney's Inner West run by Mission Australia was put into hard lockdown on September 2, without the residents being given any warning. Rachel Evans reports.

Stop the over-development of Blackwattle Bay

Rachel Evans reports on growing community opposition to the proposed redevelopment of Blackwattle Bay.

Ngemba elders say no to a development at Brewarrina’s ancient Fish Traps

The federal government has failed to consult Ngemba elders about a new development at the Ngemba Fish Traps in Brewarrina. Rachel Evans and Gill Boehringer report.

Anti-lockdown rallies: far-right capitalises on inadequate pandemic support

The significant numbers at the July 24 anti-lockdown protests are a symptom of the failure of federal and state governments to put the health and safety of communities before corporate profits, argues Rachel Evans.

The long fight to Save Callan Park continues

The fight to save Callan Park, the 61-hectare harbourside parkland often described as the “jewel of the inner west”, has taken a new twist. Rachel Evans reports.