Australian car workers confront plant closures, job losses
1 November 2013
General Motors is preparing to follow Ford in shutting down production, while Toyota announced new moves to slash labour costs.
Australia: Sweeping security powers for G20 summit in Queensland
1 November 2013
Next year’s scheduled summit in Brisbane and Cairns is being used to set new police-state precedents.
US, Australia face backlash over spy operations in Asia
1 November 2013
The latest NSA leaks have exposed US and Australian listening posts in diplomatic missions throughout Asia.
Australian government maintains ban on Chinese telecommunications firm
31 October 2013
It appears that the Obama administration intervened to ensure that Beijing cannot cut across its surveillance operations in Australia.


Over 1,000 jobs to be axed at New Zealand Post
31 October 2013
The unions and the Labour Party gave the green light for the restructuring and job losses.
Australian PM visits Afghanistan to mark troop withdrawal
30 October 2013
Australian troops have been part of a military occupation that has sought to subjugate the Afghan people.
Sydney public housing residents denounce rent rises and poor conditions
30 October 2013
Tenants across the city discuss the impact of the new “bed taxes” and “market rents” and the government’s refusal to carry out basic repairs.
Australia: “Market rents” imposed on public housing tenants
30 October 2013
Many homes will be valued at a higher rate, which will push up the rents by $40 to $100 per week.