Diplomat on hunger strike taken to hospital Climate activist Gregory Andrews has been taken to hospital on the 16th day of his hunger strike after reporting chest pains and shortness of breath. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Afternoon Update: Australia ‘paralysed’ in Gaza response, UN official says; CommBank records $2.5bn profit; and radio host missing in crocodile waters World ‘staring into the abyss’, UN special rapporteur says, as Israel’s foreign minister acknowledges growing international pressure for ceasefire The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023
Aussie ambassador on hunger strike for climate action Australia's former deputy chief climate negotiator at the United Nations is six days into a hunger strike, demanding more action on fossil fuels. AAP · Nov 7, 2023
'I won't give up': former ambassador on climate action hunger strike Gregory Andrews is asking the federal government to meet five demands. The Canberra Times · Nov 1, 2023
Dubbo-born Canberran hopeful for 'yes' vote The Voice supporter feels it is Canberra's duty to talk to the regions. The Canberra Times · Jul 8, 2023
Planning rules keep not-for-profit funeral service out of Canberra The service charges an average of $3000 for its funerals, but is struggling to find an affordable space in Canberra within planning regulations. The Canberra Times · Oct 30, 2022
From civil service to civil disobedience: Greg Hunt’s former adviser joins Extinction Rebellion protest Gregory Andrews is one of several former public servants at rally outside Parliament House calling for end to fossil fuel expansion The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2022
Call for urgent action as Australia faces biodiversity crisis Former threatened species commissioner says more needs to be done if Australia is to save its unique flora and fauna. Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022
‘Worst it’s ever been’: a threatened species alarm sounds during the election campaign – and is ignored Warnings of dramatically escalating extinctions in Australia over the next two decades seem to be falling on deaf ears The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2022