Palestinian woman carries child in Gaza Strip after Israeli retaliation for Hamas attacks

Israel declares war on Gaza following Hamas attacks, US pledges support

An unprecedented attack on Israeli civilians by the Hamas military group has provoked violent retaliation from the Israeli military. Image: Humberto Patrick, via Wikimedia Commons An unprecedented attack on Israeli civilians by the Hamas military group has provoked violent retaliation from the Israeli military. On Saturday, hundreds of Hamas militants stormed the heavily guarded Israel–Gaza…

Coles and Woolworths workers went on strike this weekend for better pay an working conditions.

Coles and Woolworths workers make history in a national ‘super’ strike

“Can’t even afford the groceries they’re selling” – Coles and Woolworths workers go on a national strike for higher wages and better working conditions.  Source: Green Left on Facebook. Coles and Woolworths workers have made history this weekend after teaming up and going on a national strike for better wages and working conditions. The workers,…

The airport tarmac with a Air New Zealand aircraft at Queenstown Airport, New Zealand

Queenstown Airport shuts down after bomb threat

A bomb scare at Queenstown Airport is being investigating. Image credit: Denisbin, Flickr New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport has been evacuated after receiving a bomb threat on Friday morning. At around 8:40am (local time), police received a report of “what appears to be an explosive device”. Queenstown Airport activated emergency security protocols and all travellers were…