National Archive

Why do Tongans find Jonah hard to stomach asks Netane Siuhengalu  The small familial procession sang softly as Jonah farewelled each person. He was ready to return to Sydney. As his family watched, Jonah boarded the small plane, excitement building as the …

In making room for the bolts of this world, we also make room for the nutters There has been so much press about the so-called ‘freedom of speech’ Bill (the one that amends the federal Racial Discrimination Act) that I decided to …

Iconic Divinyl’s song “I Touch Myself” caused quite the stir upon its 1990 release. Gutsy, sexual and empowered, there was nothing quite like it on the radio at the time. With her trademark pout firmly in place, Aussie frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett purred …

DAWN, a new women’s network, was born in Fairfield, New South Wales, last week when  more than 200 women and their supporters celebrated the inauguration of the Diverse Australasian Women’s Network at the Paradiso Function Centre. The network aims to provide support …

Despite heavy rain thousands of Sydneysiders responded to the GetUp call for national action with more than 100 diverse community actions held simultaneously around the country. GetUp’s rallying call in the lead up aimed to mobilise the country: “We can’t let this Government think …

US President Barack Obama has warned that support of the Egyptian government will depend on its adoption of US and democratic values. In last Tuesday’s address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Obama officially cancelled military exercises with Egypt that had …

As the polls point to a Coalition win tomorrow interest is now focused on the Senate where a record 529 candidates nationally will be vying for a seat in the House of Review. In NSW voters will be choosing from up to …

A high percentage of young voters across Sydney do not like either Kevin Rudd or Tony Abbott as the next prime mister. In a poll of 150 voters between the ages of 18 and 25 in electorates across Sydney,  just under 50 …

High unemployment is pushing thousands of young Italians to seek jobs abroad. They are part of a tidal wave of young Europeans heading for Australia and many are using the 457 visa, Roanna Sanelli writes from Melbourne. Travelling through Italy it is not uncommon …

Wall sized flat-screen televisions hang dormant while rows of abandoned pokies chatter and flash in a dawn chorus. Blacktown RSL at 7 am is shrouded in darkness and seems an unlikely birthplace for a political campaign. About 40 Rise Up Australia Party …