Politics/Activism

Sep
18
“What’s the point of protesting? You’re not gonna win!” Recent activism successes in Brisbane

“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
17 min read
Aug
27
Koalas vs Olympic stadiums, environmentally destructive renewable energy projects, saving cheap old flats, a new revolutionary poem + more

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
4 min read
Aug
27
Clipper blades and feather pillows

Clipper blades and feather pillows

A spoken word poem to shake you out of complacency...
2 min read
Aug
27
Eungella as renewables sacrifice zone? Why the Greens should oppose the Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro energy storage project

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
20 min read
Aug
12
Save Wallum: A radical struggle against destructive 'development' (Part 2: The politics of resistance)

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?
19 min read
Aug
04
Saving cheap old flats: Is Sydney’s dwelling retention initiative about to strike a blow against gentrification?

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?
8 min read
Jul
31
Free camping as prefigurative rebellion

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?
10 min read
Jul
24
The future of Barrambin/Victoria Park: Stadiums or koalas?

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?
15 min read
Jul
22
Housing justice in unjust cities, uncovering Breakfast Creek's forgotten Aboriginal history, radical struggles against unsustainable development + more

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
4 min read
Jul
21
Save Wallum: A radical struggle against destructive 'development' on the suburban fringe (Part 1 - Lessons and insights)

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?
15 min read