A protest was called to oppose Victorian Labor’s destruction and privatisation of 44 public housing towers. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Free Palestine Melbourne’s successful strategy day drew activist, community, faith, union and council groups representing 25 different groups. Michael Bull reports.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Refugee rights activists demanded permanent visas for all refugees on World Refugee Day. Chloe DS reports.