Kerry Smith

Calls grow for new Richmond River koala park to safeguard critical habitat

The campaign to establish a Richmond River Koala park is gaining momentum, with a coalition of local conservation groups pushing for NSW Labor to act on its promises. Kerry Smith reports.

Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel

More than 200 students at the University of Sydney voted to reject the Universities Australia definition of antisemitism at a Student General Meeting convened by the Student Representative Council. Kerry Smith reports.

NSW parliament agrees to strengthen abortion access

NSW Parliament agreed to the Greens’ abortion access bill after rejecting a conservative scare campaign, including from former Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Kerry Smith reports.

Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre demands Ashley Youth Detention be closed immediately

Nala Mansell, spokesperson for the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, has demanded the Tasmanian government immediately close the Ashley Youth Detention in Deloraine. Kerry Smith reports.

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Freedom Flotilla attacked off the coast of Malta

The Conscience, a Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship carrying human rights volunteers and humanitarian aid to Gaza, was attacked by armed drones in international waters, reports Kerry Smith.

Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism

Two University of Sydney academics accused of antisemitism have successfully had the first phase of their case terminated by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Kerry Smith reports.

‘Palestinians Don’t Need Sidewalks’ doco draws a crowd in Bathurst

About 60 people came out to learn more about the plight of Palestine at the screening of Palestinians Don’t Need Sidewalks. Kerry Smith reports.

Housing campaigners rally to save Waterloo public housing

Housing activists rallied in Redfern to demand New South Wales Labor stop its planned demolition of public housing in Waterloo and across the state. Kerry Smith °ù±ð±è´Ç°ù³Ù²õ.Ìý

Members hold ground in Public Service Association elections

Members Coalition, the challenger in the NSW Public Service Association elections, won 12 of the 39 central councillor positions and one of the three vice president positions on the executive. Kerry Smith reports.

Forestry Tasmania logs ancient West Kunanyi Range forests

Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung woman Ruth Langford was among several people arrested for trying to defend ancient forests in the West Kunanyi Range. Kerry Smith reports.

Thousands demand logging end in old-growth forests

More than 9000 people joined 12 protests across the country to demand governments ban logging in native old-growth forests. Kerry Smith reports.

Communities speak out about Cyclone Alfred, calling for climate action

Cyclone survivors speak out, demand gov’t transition from fossil fuels

Communities affected by Cyclone Alfred dumped flood-damaged belongings outside parliament and demanded action to prevent future climate disasters. Kerry Smith reports.