This Month
From New York to Alaska, thousands march against Trump, Musk
Protesters assailed the US President and his billionaire sidekick’s actions on downsizing, the economy, immigration and human rights.
The anti-MAGA hat goes global
The very success of the MAGA hat as a symbol of political allegiance has also made it an effective weapon of the opposition, at least internationally.
February
Is protest dead? The Left has discovered sound and fury can go nowhere
Protest movements can shake things up, but unless they are well-structured and pursue long-term strategies for change, the vacuum they create will be filled by the better organised.
January
South Korea’s political turmoil embroils family dynasties
A protracted political stand-off could delay crucial corporate governance reforms aimed at reining in the powerful family conglomerates and that is already triggering a backlash.
December 2024
Yoon survives impeachment vote after his power grab
The move to impeach the South Korean president was foiled by his conservative People Power Party, which boycotted the vote.
November 2024
Sydney Uni to ban encampments, protests in buildings
A report into the two-month pro-Palestine encampment at Sydney University says freedom of speech must be protected, but new rules of civility are needed.
Fears that $10b in building sites will grind to a halt on Tuesday
The Electrical Trades Union visited Lendlease, Multiplex and Mirvac sites to urge workers to attend an industry rally protesting the CFMEU administration.
October 2024
Pro-Palestine protesters defy police demands on Hezbollah imagery
Thousands of activists marched through the streets of Sydney and Melbourne, and are threatening to return on Monday, the anniversary of the October 7 attack.
‘No tolerance for illegal behaviour’: police issue protest warning
Australian police forces issued a rare joint statement warning people planning to attend pro-Palestine rallies at the weekend there will be no tolerance for illegal behaviour.
Pro-Palestinian protests to go ahead after police back down
Protest organisers withdrew from plans to hold a vigil on October 7, but won agreement from police to march through the Sydney CBD on Sunday.
For the Liberals, Israel is a rare moment of cultural unity
Even multicultural societies need some shared values. The Liberals feel confident they are defending them.
No one should mourn slain Hezbollah chief: PM
A political row over Australian support for terror group Hezbollah is deepening.
September 2024
Why shouldn’t Australia capitalise on its abundance of uranium?
Readers’ letters on the role of nuclear energy; horses at risk in violent protests; and new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws that threaten to drive out accountants.
Dozens arrested after anti-war protest turns violent
Protesters flooded Melbourne’s CBD to take action against a defence expo and the federal government’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Why Sydney Uni vice chancellor Mark Scott is in the firing line
Street art in Sydney University’s famed graffiti tunnel was exhibit A as Jewish groups stepped up their campaign to unseat the high-profile vice chancellor.
Angry Israelis cross red line on hostage deaths
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is refusing to cave to the biggest demonstrations since the Gaza war began last October and agree to a ceasefire.
Netanyahu refuses to ‘surrender’ to hostage deal pressure
The Israeli prime minister has said the war would end only when Hamas was defeated, despite mass protests and a strike to urge a ceasefire.
August 2024
US universities brace for next round of Gaza protests as students return
Institutions including New York University have resolved to enforce sanctions on students judged in violation of their codes of conduct during disruptive demonstrations.
Gaza protests my most difficult issue, says Sydney Uni’s Scott
Resolving the Gaza protests has been the most difficult challenge of his public professional career, says Sydney University vice chancellor, Mark Scott
July 2024
UK police clash with far-right protesters after fatal stabbing
The crowd was believed to consist of English Defence League supporters, with the unrest inspired by speculation about the arrested teenage boy.