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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.

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.

Say no to racism and the far right

Sue Bolton — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +1000

Sue Bolton argues that the counter protests to the racist anti-migrant March for Australia protests were necessary and need to continue, but progressives also need to take aim at bipartisan policies that normalise racism.

YIMBYs’ misplaced focus on council a gift to housing developers

Suzanne James — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:15:00 +1000

As developers hoover up public housing and the rental market boils dry, housing insecurity has become the new normal. But is the latest cheap home loan, high density model proposed by the YIMBY movement really the answer? Suzanne James investigates.

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.

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.

Palestine activists to demand 48th parliament sanctions Israel

Jacob Andrewartha — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:30:00 +1000

Palestine solidarity activists are organising to converge on Parliament House in Canberra to demand Labor places sanctions on genocidal Israel. 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.

Ecosocialism 2025 conference aims to build resistance to capitalist barbarism

Jacob Andrewartha — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:15:00 +1000

As capitalism’s inherent barbarism is being exposed via the West’s enabling of genocide in Gaza, organisers of the Ecosocialism 2025 conference are confident its program will attract significant interest. Jacob Andrewartha 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.

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.

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.

Thousands protest as Israel continues killing, despite ceasefire

Pip Hinman — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:30:00 +1100

Protests continued in Australia as Israel bombarded the Occupied West Bank despite the ceasefire in Gaza.

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.

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.

�鶹��ý News Podcast Ep 62: Woolworths strike wins with Sue Bolton

Isaac Nellist — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +1100

Isaac Nellist talks to Socialist Alliance Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton about the impact of the Woolworths warehouse strike and what it reveals about fighting for workers’ rights.

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.

Socialist Alliance’s Sue Bolton re-elected in Merri-bek for a fourth term

Chloe DS — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:15:00 +1100

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton, who has been re-elected to Merri-bek Council for a fourth term, spoke to Chloe DS about her plans.

Calls grow for Australia to push for Kurdish activist’s freedom

Peter Boyle — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:45:00 +1000

The Australian-Kurdish community is very concerned for Çiğdem (Lenna) Aslan's wellbeing after she was arrested in Turkey just before boarding a flight back home to Australia. Peter Boyle reports.

Councillor Sue Bolton: ‘The Gaza war affects us here’

Sue Bolton — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:15:00 +1000

Socialist Alliance Merri-Bek councillor Sue Bolton, who is contesting a fourth term, told Alex Bainbridge that the Gaza war affects communities here and councils can, and must, take a stand for human rights.

�鶹��ý Show #43: Why councils should support Palestine, human rights

Sue Bolton — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:45:00 +1000

Socialist Alliance Merri-bek Councillor Sue Bolton, the guest on the latest �鶹��ý Show, talks about how local government can support human rights such as taking a stand against Israel's genocide in Palestine.

Photos: Coburg rallies for Palestine, against Peter Khalil's hypocrisy

Alex Bainbridge — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:30:00 +1000

Protesters took to the streets of Coburg to protest Labor's complicity in Israel's genocide against Palestine. Photos by Alex Bainbridge.

�鶹��ý Show #40: Stop violence against women

Sarah Williams — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +1000

The latest episode of the �鶹��ý Show features Sarah Williams, Sue Bolton and Renée Lees on how to stop violence against women.

Socialist Alliance launches campaign for Sue Bolton’s fourth term on Merri-bek Council

Chloe DS — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:15:00 +1000

Community leaders, activists and campaigners packed into the Fawkner Seniors Citizen Centre to help launch Sue Bolton’s reelection bid for a spot in Merri-bek Council in the Bababi Djinanang ward. Chloe DS reports.

Jewish groups support Hash Tayeh, say criticism of Israel is not antisemitism

Chloe DS — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:45:00 +1000

Members of the Jewish community and pro-Palestine supporters expressed solidarity with Hash Tayeh, CEO of the Burgertory, who is being accused of antisemitism for supporting Palestine. Chloe DS reports.

Socialist councillor: ‘Labor is looking for scapegoats over Palestine policy failure’

Darren Saffin — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:15:00 +1000

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton believes that state and federal Labor government attacks on pro-Palestine protesters is a “sure sign” they have lost hearts and minds over Israel’s war on Gaza. Darren Saffin reports.

Sue Bolton: Vic Labor must ‘rethink’ undemocratic single member ward system

Darren Saffin — Mon, 27 May 2024 12:00:00 +1000

Socialist Alliance Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton wants Labor to abandon the move from proportional representation to single-member wards. Darren Saffin reports.