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Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle

Lionel Bopage — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:45:00 +1000

Lionel Bopage writes that Gaetano Greco was a man who worked to change the world, not just interpret it.

Jordan van den Lamb: ‘Australia can afford to house everyone’

Chloe DS — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +1000

Housing campaigner Jordan van den Lamb, the Victorian Socialists’ lead Senate candidate, spoke to Chloe DS about solutions for the housing crisis and tactics to build renters’ rights and housing affordability.

Vic police shooting of young Somali man ‘straight out murder’

Coral Wynter — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:15:00 +1000

Four hundred people protested the police murder of young Somali man Abdifatah Ahmed, calling for more funds for mental health and an independent investigation into the shooting. Coral Wynter reports.

Protesters call on Labor to cut ties with Israel on Palestinian Children’s Day

Chloe DS — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:15:00 +1000

Palestine supporters protested outside the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Palestinian Children’s Day. Chloe DS reports.

Forum discusses democratic opportunities under new Sri Lankan government

Chris Slee — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +1100

Four speakers addressed a public forum organised by Australian Advocacy for Good Governance in Sri Lanka. Chris Slee reports.

Protesters say Vic Labor’s anti-protest laws should be ‘defied’

Jacob Andrewartha — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +1100

More than 1000 people rallied outside Parliament House to oppose Labor’s proposed anti-protest laws. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Vic Labor’s harsh new bail laws opposed

Jacob Andrewartha — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:45:00 +1100

Hundreds of people gathered outside Victorian Parliament House to oppose Victorian Labor’s introduction of the toughest bail laws in the country. Jacob Andrewartha and Kalindi Salvo Sampson report.

Vic Labor must protect grasslands from developers

Ben Courtice — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +1100

What was supposed to be the Western Grassland Reserves, to secure the conservation of some critically endangered ecosystems, is being illegally bulldozed. Ben Courtice argues it makes no sense.

Refugee laywer: Labor’s new anti-migrant laws the ‘harshest in decades’

Chris Slee — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +1100

Josephine Langbien, a lawyer with the Human Rights Law Centre, told a forum organised by the Refugee Action Collective that Labor’s anti-immigrant laws are the “harshest” in decades. Chris Slee reports.

Wills candidates debate foreign aid, Gaza

Allen Jennings — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:45:00 +1100

Safer World for All organised a candidates’ forum in Wills, where discussion about Labor’s policies towards Palestine dominated discussion. Allen Jennings reports.

Vic public servants rally against Labor’s proposed job cuts

Brandon M — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +1100

Victorian Public Service members are protesting Labor’s plans for job cuts. Brandon M reports on two rallies.

Thousands rally for International Women’s Day

Mary Merkenich — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:45:00 +1100

About 2000 people, mostly women and union members, marked International Women’s Day with a lively rally and march. Mary Merkenich reports.

Rally condemns politicians’ selective concern on racist attacks

Jordan AK — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:15:00 +1100

A protest outside Labor MP Andrew Giles’ office was called in response to the growing number of Islamophobic attacks that governments are downplaying. Jordan AK reports.

Socialist Alliance launches Sue Bolton’s campaign for Wills

Jacob Andrewartha — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:45:00 +1100

More than 100 people helped launch long-term Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton’s campaign for the seat of Wills. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Socialist Alliance discusses its work in a time of neoliberalism

Elizabeth Bantas — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +1100

Victorian Socialist Alliance members from Geelong and Melbourne branches discussed the context in which to advance progressive campaigns at SA’s Victorian conference. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

Merri-bek Council takes down Palestine flag

Jacob Andrewartha — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:45:00 +1100

Despite receiving majority support for Merri-bek Socialist Alliance Councillor Sue Bolton’s motion to keep the Palestinian flag flying, council determined the motion was lost. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Victorian byelections show dissatisfaction with major parties growing

Jacob Andrewartha — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +1100

The results of the byelections in the Victorian electorates of Werribee and Prahran suggest disillusion with the major parties is growing. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Voice for Members launched to contest Vic CPSU branch elections

Brandon M — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +1100

Members of the Community and Public Sector Union Victoria gathered for the launch of A Voice for Members, a new ticket contesting the Victoria branch elections later this year. Brandon M reports.

Vic Police pull out of Midsumma Pride March

Alex Milne — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +1100

Hundreds of groups joined the Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda, but Victoria Police withdrew over a uniform ban. Alex Milne reports.

Sue Bolton says Wills contest will focus on inequality

Jacob Andrewartha — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +1100

Sue Bolton said her 12-year experience as a Merri-bek councillor means that she has what it takes to wage a fight with the community for outcomes that they want. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Former Miss America tours to promote nuclear power

Mariota Spens — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +1100

Why is a former Miss America touring Australia to promote nuclear energy? Mariota Spens reports.

Activists face court for protesting Land Forces weapons expo

Chloe DS — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +1100

Forty-nine activists fronted the Melbourne Magistrates Court on a variety of charges related to organising and participating in the Disrupt Land Forces protest. Chloe DS reports.

Vigil calls for justice for murdered sex workers

Jacob Andrewartha — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:45:00 +1100

A vigil mourning the murders of several sex workers demanded full decriminalisation so that sex workers have control over their workplace conditions. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Workers demand sacked CFMEU organiser be reinstated

Jacob Andrewartha — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +1100

Construction workers protested outside the Fair Work Commission to demand that Esther Van Arend, a former Construction, Forestry Maritime and Employees Union health and safety organiser who had been unfairly sacked by the CFMEU administrator, be reinstated. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Vic Police block entrance to court as genocide case dropped

Jacob Andrewartha — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:45:00 +1100

Hundreds joined a Human Rights Day vigil to support Uncle Robbie Thorpe's case against former Benjamin Netanyahu advisor Mark Regev, which was withdrawn by the Department of Public Prosecutions. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Packed meeting discusses next steps to defend the CFMEU

Jordan AK — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 09:45:00 +1100

Hundreds of people, including rank-and-file Construction Forestry and Maritime Employees Union members, attended a public meeting to discuss defending the union from Labor’s anti-union laws. Jordan AK reports.

Anti-Zionist organisations condemn synagogue firebombing as ‘attack on us all’

Kerry Smith — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:45:00 +1100

Anti-Zionist organisations condemned the attack on a Melbourne synagogue saying it is “an attack on us all”. Kerry Smith reports.

Senator Fatima Payman shows solidarity to United Workers Union Woolies workers

Chloe DS — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:15:00 +1100

Western Australia Senator Fatima Payman attended the United Workers Union picket line in Dandenong South to show her solidarity with their fight for respect at work. Chloe DS reports.

United Workers Union stands strong in the face of Woolworths’ threats

Elizabeth Bantas — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:30:00 +1100

Unionists and community members managed to stop an attempt by Woolworths to crush a warehouse strike in Dandenong South, now in its 13^th day. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

Mixed results in the Victorian council elections after proportional voting ends

Jacob Andrewartha — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:15:00 +1100

While socialist and Green candidates received higher votes in the Victorian local government elections, Labor’s bid to reduce small party representation with single-member wards worked. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

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