Prime Minister Scott Morrison said “merit is key” when it comes to getting more women into politics, but a willingness to accept the science climate change wouldn’t go astray either. One of Morrison’s…
Greta Thunberg sails off the haters to arrive safely in New York
After an epic 14 day voyage across the Atlantic, sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in New York earlier today, ready for September’s UN climate summit. Speaking in front of…
The Amazon is burning at a record rate. There are many reasons to pay attention
Earlier this year when a fire broke out at Notre-Dame in Paris, the dramatic footage received saturation media coverage all over the world, with billionaires pledging their fortunes to assist and crow…
Meet 5 women leading on humanitarian work who share their average day and ideas for you to get involved
The theme of this year’s World Humanitarian’s Day is “Women Humanitarians”. With the help of UNHCR and ActionAid, Jessie Tu highlights the work of a number of Australian women …
Greta Thunberg claps back at Andrew Bolt after he labels her ‘deeply disturbed’
16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg has hit back at News Corp columnist Andrew Bolt for his recent column that referred to her as “deeply disturbed”, “strange” and “freakishly influential”. Th…
‘The kids are smarter than us’: Zali Steggall calls for immediate action on climate change
With pointed, Thatcheresque precision, Member for Warringah and Independent MP Zali Steggall today made her first speech before a conservative-dominated parliament, calling on them to take action on c…
‘Act. Do something’: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Greta Thunberg talk activism, climate and hope
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Greta Thunberg are visible, powerful and passionate, particularly on the subject of climate. The pair, having never met before and living on different continents, r…
Lord Mayor Clover Moore calls on Federal Government to declare climate emergency
Lord Mayor Clover Moore is asking the City of Sydney council to call on the federal government to respond urgently to the climate emergency. City of Sydney councillors will vote next Monday 24th June …
The case for hope after shock election result
It hurts. All elections matter but this Federal election was particular momentous. The choice for Australians was clear and there were big picture issues at stake. Climate and equality were among them…
Our leaders need to come to grips with climate change. Now.
Last Friday I was shattered to learn that another catastrophic cyclone had hit Mozambique, where only five weeks ago I saw firsthand the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai. That’s two ‘once in a lifet…
