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Disposable heroes: The story of Finley's War Memorial Hall

Peter Wicks discusses a Berrigan Shire Council campaign to demolish a beloved War Memorial Hall ...  
#NABandGrab outed for charging 28 per cent interest rate to blind, elderly farmer

After the "people's hero" Michael West ran the story of a an elderly blind farmer being cha ...  
The Ashby raid and the potential charges

The AFP warrant served on James Ashby signals the beginning of the end of the saga that is Ashb ...  
Time to end the 'gas is cleaner' crock

When you take a look at the destruction of the environment and farmland wrought by mining coal ...  
Politically motivated inquiry takes aim at green charities — but not the IPA

The Abbott Government's inquiry into the tax-deductibility status of 600 environmental groups is ...  
Scott Morrison's message to Australians: Stop whining and take your medicine

Scott Morrison is one of the most rancorous and divisive politicians in our history, yet is now ...  
I have depression

Since the tragic death of Robin Williams, fellow sufferer, Alex Garner, asks why it took the death ...  
So much for Christmas cheer

Under the Abbott government, Australia is now a cruel, mercenary and pessimistic country. Author ...  
Tony Abbott's war against veterans

The Government's cruel and vicious war against Australia's veterans and their families needs to ...  
Rulz is rulz — whether you're Joe Blow, Jill Dill or PM Tony Abbott

Muddle-headed desk jockeys out there in media-land ranting about 'birthers' are missing the point ...  
Toxic waste, fairness and income equality

Rather than dumping toxic waste on small, powerless communities against their will, Dr Matthew ...  
Budget inequality is bad for business

If Joe Hockey's Budget is implemented, Australia is heading for more inequality as more people ...  
Australia — no home for the homeless

Abbott's first Budget will only add to the problem of homelessness. How to house all these people? ...  
Abbott's attack on youth: The birth of a lost generation

The misguided policies of the Abbott Government will turn young people who need a little help from ...  
Melbourne March in May

Gee's take on the amazing Melbourne March in May demonstrations.  
Sydney March in May: A glorious day of fun and indignation

A beautiful day, clear skies, and a strange atmospheric mix of indignation and party greeted the ...  
Voluntary action for sustainable and resilient cities won't be enough

Voluntary action in building design is unlikely to be able to achieve sweeping results in “gr ...  
Personal responsibility or pawning off accountability

The Government's creed of 'personal responsibility' is all about fobbing off its responsibilities ...  

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