91��̳ - Naarm/Melbourne

91��̳ Show #66: Imperialism, democracy and socialism in Asia

Merck Maguddayao — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:15:00 +1000

The latest 91��̳ Show features Merck Maguddayao (Philippines), Suraendher Kumarr (Singapore), Gandipan Nantha Gopalan (Malaysia) and Jacob Andrewartha (Australia) in a round table discussion about imperialism in the Asia-Pacific, democracy and socialism.

Merri-bek Council renews call to sanction Israel

Jordan Shukri AK Armaou-Massoud — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +1000

Responding to the genocidal starvation of Palestinians in Gaza, Merri-bek Council passed another motion calling for sanctions on Israel. Jordan Shukri AK Armaou-Massoud reports.

Afghan refugee describes traumatic path to find safety

Chris Slee — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:15:00 +1000

Barat Ali Batoor, a Hazara refugee from Afghanistan, told a forum he had hoped that Labor in government would be better than its predecessor, but that it is imposing a “brutal regime”. Chris Slee reports.

Vale John Englart, 1955–2025

Andrea Bunting — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:45:00 +1000

John Englart died unexpectedly at his Fawkner home with his beloved chihuahuas, Juliet and Jones, close by. Andrea Bunting writes about the life of this leading campaigner for social justice and climate action.

Solidarity shown to Camp Sovereignty

Blair Vidak — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +1000

Thousands gathered at Camp Sovereignty to show solidarity with First Nations people against the fascists and racists’ brutal attacks on the camp. Blair Vidak reports.

NBN subcontractors demand fair rates

Kalindi Salvo Sampson — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:30:00 +1000

The Communication Workers Union led a rally of independent contractors outside Service Stream’s office in Naarm/Melbourne, protesting the company’s proposed 20–30% rate cuts for subcontractors. Kalindi Salvo Sampson reports.

Large union meeting endorses August 24 national day of action for Palestine

Jacob Andrewartha — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +1000

A well-attended meeting at the Victorian Trades Hall endorsed the call for unions to join the National Day of Action on August 24. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Vic Labor’s new anti-protest laws condemned

Jake Maison — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +1000

The Defend Dissent Coalition organised a protest against Labor’s “Social Cohesion Pledge”, which would further restrict the right to protest. Jake Maison reports.

Students demand Labor act on Gaza genocide

Jacob Andrewartha — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +1000

Hundreds of university and high school students mobilised for the National Student Strike 4 Palestine to demand universities cut all ties with Israeli weapons companies and that the government sanction Israel. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Rally demands Vic Labor save public housing towers

Jacob Andrewartha — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:15:00 +1000

A protest was called to oppose Victorian Labor’s destruction and privatisation of 44 public housing towers. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Druze community mobilises in solidarity with Sweida

Zane Alcorn — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +1000

Members of the Druze community, in particular those of Syrian and Lebanese background, organised a “Stand with Sweida” rally on the steps of Victorian Parliament. Zane Alcorn reports.

Premier Jacinta Allan urged to drop dangerous bail ‘reforms’

Jacob Andrewartha — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +1000

A snap protest opposed Victorian Labor’s bail “reform” laws and called on it to implement an alternative series of reforms, which include the removal of the presumption against bail and for remand to be a last resort. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Nilüfer Koç addresses Kurdish ‘history of resistance’ since Treaty of Lausanne

Peter Boyle — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +1000

Nilüfer Koç, the foreign affairs spokesperson of the Kurdistan National Congress, addressed a conference on the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne and its consequences for the Kurdish people. Peter Boyle reports.

Visiting unionist says Sri Lankan plantation workers face new casualisation threat

Chris Slee — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +1000

Menaha Kandasamy, general secretary of the Ceylon Workers Red Flag Union says tea and rubber plantation workers face new challenges in Sri Lanka. Chris Slee reports.

Historic win for A Voice for Members in Vic CPSU

Conor Macleod — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:45:00 +1000

A Voice For Members, the first challenger in 32 years in the Victorian Community and Public Sector Union, won about 70% of total votes cast. Conor Macleod reports.

25 Palestine solidarity groups discuss strategies to force Labor to act

Michael Bull — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +1000

Free Palestine Melbourne’s successful strategy day drew activist, community, faith, union and council groups representing 25 different groups. Michael Bull reports.

Pro-Palestine protesters march against genocide, antisemitism while US welcomes war criminal Netanyahu

Pip Hinman — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:45:00 +1000

On the 91st week of consecutive protests, activists stand up to the media and government slurs by mobilising in their thousands. Pip Hinman and Jordan AK report.

Merri-bek council votes for full-time library social worker position

Jordan AK — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +1000

Merri-bek City Councillors decided, six to four, to reinstate a full-time library social worker position, after pressure from librarians, residents and some councillors. Jordan AK reports.

Merri-bek council narrowly votes against helping emergency relief organisation

Jordan AK — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:15:00 +1000

Merri-bek City Council narrowly voted against a proposal to provide support to Nourishing Neighbours, a 100% volunteer-run emergency food relief organisation. Jordan AK reports.

Brunswick community continues to demand accessible tram stops

Darren Saffin — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:45:00 +1000

The Sydney Road Accessible Tram Stops Now campaign marked two years of the Victorian government’s doublespeak about accessible tram stops along Sydney Road. It was an anniversary none wanted. Darren Saffin reports.

Refugees call for permanent visas on World Refugee Day

Chloe DS — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +1000

Refugee rights activists demanded permanent visas for all refugees on World Refugee Day. Chloe DS reports.

Rally calls for release of detained Global March for Gaza activists

Jordan AK — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:45:00 +1000

An emergency protest outside the Egyptian Consulate was called in response to the Sumud Convoy being blocked and the arrest and detainment of activists participating in the Global March for Gaza. Jordan AK reports.

Mental health workers demand better from Victorian Labor

Jacob Andrewartha — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +1000

Hundreds of mental health workers took stop-work action to demand better wages and conditions. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Protesters take aim at Maersk over ties to Israel

Jordan AK — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:45:00 +1000

Pro-Palestine protesters rallied outside the office of Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk to demand it stop transporting weapons parts to Israel. Jordan AK reports.

Voice for Members calls for a member-led public sector union

Jacob Andrewartha — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:15:00 +1000

A Voice for Members, a rank and file ticket contesting the Community and Public Sector Union elections, is the first in 32 years to challenge the incumbent union leadership and has activists running for every position. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Forum told a sanctuary network is being built to protect refugees, asylum seekers

Chris Slee — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +1000

Kon Karapanagiotidis, CEO of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, told a refugee rights forum that a sanctuary network, involving churches and unions, is being built. Chris Slee reports.

Vic teachers ready to fight for public school funding

Adam Bremner — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:45:00 +1000

The Australian Education Union Victoria told its members in the first week of June it was ready to fight Jacinta Allan’s Labor government for the full funding that it promised public schools. Adam Bremner reports.

Labor's approval of Woodside gas expansion to 2070 is 'criminal'

Paul Tyndale-Biscoe — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:45:00 +1000

One of assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino's constituents, Paul Tyndale-Biscoe, sent the following letter to his MP urging Labor not to agree to Woodside's gas expansion.

Stop the destruction of public housing

Darren Saffin — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +1000

Housing activists gathered outside Homes Victoria to protest Victorian Labor’s plan to demolish 44 public housing towers. Darren Saffin reports.

Climate protesters say ‘No’ to new gas

Mary Merkenich — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:45:00 +1000

Climate protesters gathered outside the electorate office of Gabriel Ng, the newly elected Labor MP for Menzies, to protest Labor’s support for Woodside’s gas extension in Western Australia. Mary Merkenich reports.

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91������̳ Show #66: Imperialism, democracy and socialism in Asia