In Singapore a smiley face is enough to land you in court, so people have turned to creative acts of protest.
The art of activism
Cockies in crisis
Black cockatoo advocates say the species’ future in WA is being jeopardised by weak environment laws.
Rallying cry
From calls for action on the Gaza crisis, to Indigenous rights and climate action, Western Australians raise their voices in protest. What motivates them?
Protestors demand safer teen detention
Demonstrators are furious another young West Australian has died in custody and want an overhaul of the system.
Garbage collectors trash ‘unfair’ wages
Bins in some suburbs across Perth remain full, as waste workers strike for better pay and conditions.
Sri Lankan Australians show solidarity
Perth’s Sri Lankan community is calling on the Australian government for action, and help.
‘Stepping up and speaking out’
Climate change activists are calling for an end to Woodside’s controversial Scarborough gas project.
When reproductive rights become political
What will the potential overturn of the Roe versus Wade abortion legislation mean for Australian women?
There will be blood
Controversial vegan protest tactics are under the the microscope after activist Tash Peterson’s headline-grabbing exploits.
Bla(c)k lives matter
Hundreds gathered in Forrest Place today to protest against Aboriginal incarceration and deaths in custody.
Young people and the political divide
More young people than ever are getting involved with political activism, but why are we not seeing predicted election results?
Deep cuts
Protests at Curtin’s proposed cuts to teaching staff took place on campus today.
Good g-reef: Showdown to sink marina plans
Reeling reef residents are set to fight the State’s marina plans they say could destroy their coast.
Perth protesting for justice
Upheaval in America has sparked protests in Australia, and the people are making their voices heard.
Students say no to research centre
Students marched to the sounds of ‘Beds are Burning’ to protest new energy research.
Pressure builds on Murdoch over academic freedom
Students rally in the hope the university will drop a lawsuit.
Spring rebellion set to flood Perth
A series of rallies in Perth this week is setting up a major protest demanding action on the climate crisis.