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An Unholy War
When you watch the US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth announcing Operation Epic Fury, his surprise attack on the citizens of Iran, you observe a performance crafted to mirror his vision of almost unlimited US power. Hegseth presented himself as a God of War, the God of the Old Testament, righteously raining down fire and…
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Flood-prone house demolitions continue
Just when we thought the Reconstruction Authority (RA) had got the message that the Big Scrub homes should be deconstructed, salvaged or relocated, reports are coming in from residents about the ramping up of demolition in Lismore. Locals have been recording the destruction and sharing it on social media. The community is not happy. According…
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Police violence and protest
You have probably seen the shocking scenes from Sydney Town Hall on 9th February, they were awful. When the police moved with force against peaceful members of the community in the heart of the city, the images of the violence travelled around the country and globe. While most of us were shocked and appalled, many…
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Citizen science to the rescue
As an avid supporter of Fridays4Forests, you can often find me out front of MP Janelle Saffin’s office on a Friday morning; holding a banner, attempting to book an appointment or performing in a short skit for socials, choreographed by our dear Nanna Dot, highlighting the plight of our endangered wildlife and their habitat in…
