During Talisman Sabre in Rockhampton, as the US and Australian military arrived for the exercises, I asked a soldier, “What are you thinking about war on Iran?” They squirmed. “Not something I’m thinking about, ma’am.” They lied. Australia has committed a frigate, a reconnaissance plane and 200 troops to support the USA in another attempt… [Read more] Preparing to oppose war on Iran
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Australian Arms – Out of control #AusArmsControl
Australian weapons sales are in the news again. ABC, July 25 2019. We really should stop arming Saudi and UAE – both members of the US-Saudi Coalition bombing Yemen. The story is complex. Communities beyond ABC-SBS audiences deserve to know what is happening. Here’s our take: We hope you will download these pics and info,… [Read more] Australian Arms – Out of control #AusArmsControl
Support McBride – It’s About Exposing War Crimes
McBride actions… Protect Whistleblowers – Defend Democracy We had fun painting the banner – Cate, Lorese and Lesley – with cake. David McBride addressed the crowd “(It’s not to do with my case)… in Syria – I think it was Amnesty International worked out that the coalition declared we killed 100 civilians in a particular… [Read more] Support McBride – It’s About Exposing War Crimes
US, Iran, and war without end
By ANDY PAINE, 27 June 2019 Those of us who have lived most of our lives against the backdrop of disastrous US wars in the Middle East and Central Asia maybe harboured some hope that the defeat of Islamic State in October would lead to a bit of a break on that front. Experience has… [Read more] US, Iran, and war without end
Fight to ditch the Aus-US Alliance
Infamous anti-war protester shares his message with soldiers: THE MORNING BULLETIN, Jack Evans, 5 July 2019 “Banners flapped ferociously behind Graeme Dunstan as he yelled “good morning!” over his loudspeaker to the soldiers guarding the entrance to Talisman Sabre military camp. His van was surrounded by an arrangement of deck chairs and a camp fire… [Read more] Fight to ditch the Aus-US Alliance
