The court’s finding that the defence of honest mistake does not apply to drug driving even if unimpaired, is a grave injustice.

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Former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern Condemns Absolute Liability Drug Driving Ruling

“I am critical of the judgement because it is out of touch with the seriousness where people lose their licence,” said former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern on no excuse drug driving.

Sydneysiders took to the streets “to protest against China's illegal occupation of Tibet: an occupation that continues to this day – a military occupation.”

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NSW Tibetan Community Rallies for Freedom: An Interview With Kyinzom Dhongdue

The Tibetan Community of NSW rallied in Sydney to mark 65 years since their nation’s uprising, and to call on the Australian government to apply economic pressure to China.

After 22 straight weeks of demonstrations against the Gaza genocide, the strength and determination of protesters shows no sign of abating.

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Sydney’s 22nd Mass Palestinian Rally Foretells of a Coming Political Reckoning: In Photos

The weekly pro-Palestinian rallies in Sydney are into their 22nd week in a row, and their huge scale and unprecedented manner don’t bode well for either major at the next ballot.

‘[I]f you look at the Genocide Convention 1948, there is nothing in that act that Australia is not guilty of.’

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Prosecuting Australian Genocide: A Chat With Uncle Robbie Thorpe and Barrister Len Lindon

Uncle Robbie Thorpe and barrister Len Lindon are adamant Australia must be brought to account over the genocide of First Nations people.

“The sentences are harsh for peaceful climate protest”, sending a stern warning to those seeking to stand up for what they believe in.

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Climate Activists Sentenced to Imprisonment Over Non-Violent Protest

The prison sentences handed down to the well-known climate defenders send a stern message to those seeking to stand up for what they believe in.

Although the alleged murder of two gay men by a serving officer triggered debate, the issue of endemic police brutality and lack of accountability persists.

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Mardi Gras May Have Passed, But NSW Police Remains a Rogue Force

While the alleged murder of two gay men by a serving officer triggered debate, the issue of the excessive use of force by NSW police officers remains unaddressed.

Australia seems intent on brown-nosing the US by escalating hostilities towards our biggest trading partner.

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ASIO’s Chinaphobic Threat Assessment Ignores the Risk Posed by US Warmongers

Australia is intent on brown-nosing the US by escalating hostilities towards a perceived mutual enemy, our biggest and most important trading partner, China.

As the former ADF lawyer who blew the whistle on war crimes in Afghanistan is about to be sentenced, the prosecution are trying to use new material against him.

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McBride Back On: Prosecution Attempts to Tender Post-Plea “National Security” Evidence

As David McBride was set to go before the court to be sentenced, the prosecution dropped fresh expert evidence, which the lawyer considers yet another “petty game”.

After massacring civilians in Gaza and destroying their homes, hospitals and schools, Israel has moved to the next stage of genocide: mass starvation.

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FAMINE: Israeli-Made, Australian-Backed, Utter Colonial Bastardry in Gaza

After its wholesale massacre of civilians and destruction of homes, schools and hospitals in Gaza, Israel has moved on to the next stage of its genocide: mass starvation.