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Police evict university occupation
A two-month long student occupation was broken up by the police in late October. Despite the setback the students have pledged to continue the …
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Government trying to sell-off more public housing in Sydney
The NSW government has refused to grant heritage protection to the iconic Sirius public housing building next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This is …
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Greyhound racing banned in NSW
Greyhound racing is set to be banned in NSW, with the state Liberal Party fast-tracking legislation to shut down the industry. Under the new …
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Art school merger defeated but threats remain
Sydney University’s art school (The Sydney College of the Arts) was slated to merge with the University of NSW Art and Design school and …
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People live on the streets yet 90,000 homes vacant in Sydney
Australia is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis. Rents in Australian cities are either “severely unaffordable” or “extremely unaffordable” for low-income earners …
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NSW: Protest campaigns move against ‘Casino Mike’
Sydney streets were filled by thousands of protesters for the March against Mike demonstration on May 29. Liberal premier Mike Baird has enraged layers …
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The steel industry crisis explained
In April, steel manufacturer Arrium went into voluntary administration, potentially threatening 8,000 jobs – 3,000 in Whyalla, South Australia, where the steelworks are. Arrium …
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NSW: Government passes anti-protest laws at behest of big business
By Meredith Jacka In March new laws were passed in New South Wales that make it illegal to effectively protest against environmentally destructive mining …
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University of Sydney “restructures”
By Dane Letcher The University of Sydney’s highest governing body – the Senate – has voted in a secret meeting to “restructure” its faculties. …
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NSW: Thousands oppose lockout laws
By Jorden Griggs In late February over 15,000 people rallied in Sydney against late night lockout laws. The laws are supposed to combat alcohol …
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NSW: Bentley battle still ongoing
The NSW High Court recently upheld the appeal of the oil and gas company Metgasco against the suspension of its mining licence at Bentley. …
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The Balmain ironworkers’ strike of 1945
Remembering Australian working class history 70 years on The following two articles were published in Labour History in May and November 1972. They are …
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NSW: Say ‘No’ to WestConnex
The recent defeat of the East-West toll road in Melbourne has important lessons for those fighting against the disastrous WestConnex toll road project in …
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NSW: Defend The Block
Protesters at the Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy (RATE) stood their ground after being issued with an eviction notice in late February. RATE is occupying …
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Coalition hangs on to power in NSW
Last month’s NSW state election saw a significant swing against the incumbent Liberal/National Party Coalition government, but not enough for it to lose power. …
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NSW: Alternative to major parties needed
A state election will be held on March 28 in New South Wales. At the moment the Liberal government holds a significant majority although …
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Fight for Newcastle rail continues
The NSW government has pressed ahead with its $460 million plan to allegedly ‘revitalise’ Newcastle’s CBD. They have stopped trains travelling into the city …
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5000 strong ‘Save Our Rail’ rally in Newcastle
Around 5000 people attended a rally in Newcastle on Sunday December 14 calling for the Liberal state government to halt their plans to truncate …
