Over the past few years the geographical and demographic division of the political spectrum has become increasingly distinct. Although it has been evident for decades, the growth of the Greens in inner city electorates and the growth of the Katter’s Australia Party in North Queensland has made it clear that geographical lines are now also political lines. Continue reading →

Residents, farmers, environmentalists, and community groups rallied outside the NSW Supreme Court next Wednesday 14th August, to oppose draconian new amendments to NSW mining regulations, and to support the people of Bulga, in the Hunter Valley, as they battle to save their town from open cut coal mining. Continue reading →