“What’s the point of protesting? You’re not gonna win!” Recent activism successes in Brisbane
Yes, activism does work. Here's a bunch of Brissie-based campaigns that achieved at least some of their goals despite initial opposition from the major parties
Koalas vs Olympic stadiums, environmentally destructive renewable energy projects, saving cheap old flats, a new revolutionary poem + more
Hi friends,
I hope August has been treating you well! For those who didn’t see the news yet, my
Clipper blades and feather pillows
A spoken word poem to shake you out of complacency...
Eungella as renewables sacrifice zone? Why the Greens should oppose the Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro energy storage project
When bushwalking along rougher trails in dense rainforest, you often spend a lot of time looking down at the track
Save Wallum: A radical struggle against destructive 'development' (Part 2: The politics of resistance)
Development campaigns reveal the power and limitations of different strategic approaches... What if Save Wallum actually won?
Saving cheap old flats: Is Sydney’s dwelling retention initiative about to strike a blow against gentrification?
If 'increasing supply' is the goal, why should councils approve redevelopments that reduce the number of homes?
Free camping as prefigurative rebellion
Why is leaving a vehicle in a carpark overnight free, but a person sleeping inside the vehicle makes it illegal?
The future of Barrambin/Victoria Park: Stadiums or koalas?
What if we re-imagined Barrambin as a space of ecological restoration, rather than cramming more stuff into it?
Housing justice in unjust cities, uncovering Breakfast Creek's forgotten Aboriginal history, radical struggles against unsustainable development + more
Hey everyone,
Here's a brief rundown of my recent writing, with a couple articles focussing on Brissie – including
Save Wallum: A radical struggle against destructive 'development' on the suburban fringe (Part 1 - Lessons and insights)
What happens when environmental activists set up camp at the end of a residential street?