Climate Change Rally in the Domain, Sydney

Water quality activists and protectors of the Great Barrier Reef wait for the march for Climate 

 Above Dr Patricia Ranald of Aftinet seen with water conservationists and Artists Against the TPP at the Sydney Climate rally.

As world leaders gathered in Paris for the United Nations Climate Summit millions gathered across the world including in Sydney to protest climate change. More at http://aftinet.org

Sydney is rated third most overpriced city in the world.

An abandoned shopping trolley in the inner west is used to comment on the housing crisis in Sydney. Housing affordability is a growing concern in New South Wales where homeless numbers have reached over 28000 according to Homelessness Australia http://www.homelessnessnsw.org.au/images/stories/documents/Homelessness_in_New_South_Wales.pdf

Say No to Cashless Welfare protest in Sydney

Around 50 protestors rallied outside Sydney Town Hall to protest cashless welfare legislation being trialled in Indigenous communities. The legislation is opposed by disability rights advocates and Indigenous and anti-poverty activists.

Rally against WestConnex tollway in Martin Place

 Over 10,000 signatures were collected for a petition against the proposed Westconnex Tollway generating a debate in New South Wales parliament. After the debate protestors rallied in Martin Place, Sydney.

No Australian War On Syria Protest at Sydney Town Hall

Protestors at the No Australian War on Syria at Sydney Town Hall
 

Speakers at a rally outside Sydney Town Hall raised concern that more people would be killed and displaced if Australia bombs Syria. Australia’s involvement in the war will hurt poor people in both countries since only the well-off can afford to escape the bombings while Australia's low income earners will be forced to compete with incoming refugees for affordable housing according to protestors. "While Aussies in both Sydney and Melbourne can't afford to buy a house this government will have to accommodate thousands of refugees due to its involvement in another immoral war." said Hanadi Assoud, of the National Union of Syrian Students.

Community organiser Tom Toby appeals to Australia not to bomb Syria

Sydney rally organised by GetUp! and Aftinet against the Transpacific Partnership Agreement

Protestors rally at Martin Place, Sydney

Maritime Union of Australia picket continues outside Hutchison Ports in Port Botany, Sydney to defend jobs.

Rally Against Undermining Sydney's Water Catchments

Protestors rally against the risks of Wollongong Coal's mining operations undermining Sydney's water catchment outside the Resources and Energy division of the Department of Industry in Sydney. More info here http://www.lockthegate.org.au/rally_to_stop_wollongong_coal

Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy holds candle light vigil in remembrance of Pemulwuy

A vigil is held at dusk at the Redfern Tent Embassy in the block to commemorate the resistance of Indigenous warrior Pemulway's to  colonisation.

Jenny Munro founder of the Redfern Tent Embassy speaks out against the Intervention, forced removals and the struggle for  Aboriginal sovereignty

Real Australians Say Sorry?

Artist Peter Drew's well publicised public art project consisting of street posters advocating for refugees, were defaced in Newtown, Sydney this week. The graffiti raised questions about the status of Indigenous Australians and whether descendants of colonists are qualified to comment as "real Australians".