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Protesters slam nuclear energy scheme

A small group of protesters gathered outside the Australian Nuclear Association in Sydney on Friday to oppose nuclear energy and uranium mining in the Northern Territory. Read more

Carers of people with a disability have called for a ‘cradle to the grave’ system of care. Alex Engel reports. View.

Sydney hospital staff protest AWAs

Nurses and medical staff gathered outside Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital today to protest against the federal government’s work choices legislation. Read more

A conference to mark the 25th anniversary of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre called for more transparency by government.   Report by Made Ferguson and Hiedi Engel. View. 

Beach Bonanza aims to ease racial tensions

Almost two years after the Cronulla riots, community healing has begun with Beach Bonanza. Read more

Australians concerned about persecution of pro-democracy activists in Burma took to the streets in Sydney. Karen Tong reports. View.

Burma rally to stir up government action

A major rally to demand that the Australian government “stop its secret co-operation” with the Burmese Military Junta will be held in Sydney on November 15. Read more

With the general election campaign in full swing Jessica Darnbrough finds out what is happening in the bellwether seat of Dobell in NSW. View.

The Election : Your Say

Voters in the Wentworth Electorate (Bondi Junction) share their thoughts on the upcoming Federal Election. Voters young and old shared a wide range of views on parties and policies. Read more

As the media focuses on what is happening in Sudan Lauren Dubois talks to members of the Australian Sudanese community. View.

Fashion finds new fields

In a notoriously competitive industry, Australian designers are straying away from the well-worn runway to find new ways to capture audiences. Read more

Anti-nuclear waste activists confronted attendees at the Australian Nuclear Association Conference on Friday.  The confrontation was captured by Bianca Martins. View.