Melbourne, Australia – The vibrant streets of Melbourne are set to become a stage for international solidarity as the Kenyan community gears up for a significant protest against a controversial finance bill proposed by President William Ruto’s administration. Scheduled to take place across Melbourne this week, the rally is part […]
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In Kenya, a wave of protests spearheaded by Gen Z has spotlighted the significant role of digital activism in modern political movements. The demonstrations erupted on Tuesday in response to a proposed finance bill from President William Ruto’s administration, aiming to introduce new taxes and levies that would substantially increase […]
Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent with an increase in an array of taxes and levies for Kenyans. The mass protests, initially organised in the capital city, Nairobi, have spread across the country. Demonstrations have […]
New Zealand’s understaffed and underfunded midwifery sector is hoping to benefit from increased health funding announced in the 2024 budget. The government has promised NZ$8.15 billion in additional operating capital for the health system, with $3.44 billion earmarked for hospital and speciality services and $2.12 billion for primary care and public health. […]
As Australia kicks off Refugee Week (held from June 16 to June 22), it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the profound contributions refugees have made to the Australian community. During 2019-20 and 2020-21, Australia granted refugee status to 13,171 and 5,947 people respectively. This included people resettled from other […]
In the realm of Australian journalism, few names resonate with as much authority as Laura Tingle. As the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) political editor, her analyses and insights are highly regarded. However, Tingle recently found herself at the centre of a storm of criticism after making comments that called Australia […]
All Australian teachers need to be able to teach their students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. It is part of their professional standards and the curriculum requires First Nations content to be taught across all areas of learning. But non-Indigenous teachers are often hesitant to include […]
Zimbabwe’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. Chronic underfunding, rampant corruption, and a massive exodus of healthcare professionals have left millions without adequate care. For many, the struggle is personal and life-threatening. Among those battling the system is 29-year-old Oswald Tanaka Mankanya, a kidney dialysis patient whose story […]
The busy intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets in Melbourne was shut down on Sunday afternoon after being transformed into a poignant theatre of war and resistance, as Pro-Palestine protesters gathered to take a stand against the Israeli war. Anti-genocide activists staged a dramatic protest, dumping rubble and body bags […]
The world has reacted with anger this week after an Israeli air strike on a safe zone for displaced civilians in southern Gaza reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 45 people, including women and children. This latest action in Israel’s war in Gaza has come despite the International Court of […]
