Sri Lanka’s presidential elections represent a historic change in representative politics and mark a new beginning, with many challenges for progressive forces, reports Janaka Biyanwila.
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The Australian-Kurdish community is very concerned for Çiğdem (Lenna) Aslan's wellbeing after she was arrested in Turkey just before boarding a flight back home to Australia. Peter Boyle reports.
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In War Game, a bipartisan group of real-life defense, intelligence and elected policymakers in the United States confront a political coup scenario in the wake of a contested presidential election. Bill Nevins reviews.
Labor’s newÌýaged-care reform package, with a focus on support at home, is an improvement in some areas, but falls short of what the elderly need.ÌýMeredith LawrenceÌýreports
There were mixed results in the NSW local government elections, with campaigners reporting that cost-of-living, housing and the war in Gaza affected the vote. Jim McIlroy reports on the interim results.
Behrouz Boochani, Kurdish refugee, author and activist, will be the keynote speaker at the Rural Australians for Refugees national conference in Kyneton, Victoria, from October 11–13. Jonathan Strauss reports.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s proposed social media ban for young people may be popular, but it’s likely to do more harm than good, argues Isaac Nellist.Ìý
NT Greens Member of the Legislative Assembly Kat McNamara’sÌýoffice said voluntary assisted dyingÌýis an important right and that she would look at the option of a private members bill if the new government does not stick to its former commitment. Suzanne James reports.
Socialist Alliance Merri-Bek councillor Sue Bolton,Ìýwho is contesting a fourth term, told Alex Bainbridge that the Gaza war affects communities here and councils can, and must, take a stand for human rights.
Socialist Alliance Merri-bek Councillor Sue Bolton,Ìýthe guest on the latest Â鶹´«Ã½ Show, talks about how local government can support human rights such as taking a stand against Israel's genocide in Palestine.
Labor Senators, including the new minister for Indigenous Australians, voted against a motion requiring theÌýAttorney-General to provide quarterly reports on deaths in custody, coronial inquests and incidents of self-harm in prisons. Kerry Smith reports.
Brazilian socialist Israel Dutra spoke to Pakistani socialist Farooq Tariq, president of the Haqooq-e-Khalq Party (HKP, People’s Rights Party), on the political situation in the region and the struggle against the far right.
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