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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

�鶹��ý News Podcast Ep 53: Venezuela’s election results & Sue Bolton on community campaigning

Isaac Nellist — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:30:00 +1000

Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen talk to Federico Fuentes about the Venezuelan presidential election results and to Socialist Alliance Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton about community campaigning ahead of the Victorian local government elections.

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.

YIMBYs, property developers and the housing crisis

Sue Bolton — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:15:00 +1000

The Yes in My Backyard — YIMBY — movement claims the key to affordable housing is unbridled development, primarily in inner-city locations. Sue Bolton argues that it does not identify the real causes, let alone offer real solutions.

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.

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.

Sue Bolton: ‘We need a council that stands up for people’

Jacob Andrewartha — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:45:00 +1000

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton is standing for re-election to Merri-bek City Council, in Melbourne's inner northern suburbs. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Video: Socialist councillor Sue Bolton — 'This is the beginning of the end of the occupation of Palestine'

Sue Bolton — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +1000

Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance councillor for Merri-bek in Naarm/Melbourne, addressed the rally organised by Hume for Palestine.

�鶹��ý News Podcast Ep 36: Palestinian visas cancelled, protect native forests & free Boris Kagarlitsky

Isaac Nellist — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +1100

�鶹��ý journalist Isaac Nellist goes through the latest news from across the continent and around the world.

Merri-bek Council votes to do more for Palestine

Sue Bolton — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +1100

Council voted unanimously to support two more Palestine motions, including ending support for weapons to Israel and supporting organisations helping recent Palestinian arrivals. Sue Bolton reports.

Debate rages as councils take positions against genocide in Gaza

Sue Bull — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:30:00 +1100

Three Victorian councils have supported motions condemning Israel’s war crimes in Gaza and calling for a permanent ceasefire. Sue Bull reports.

Merri-bek councillors take a stand against demolition of public housing estates

Jordan AK — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:45:00 +1100

Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton believes councils can and should play a role in defending and extending public housing. Jordan AK reports.

Merri-bek Council votes to fly the Palestinian flag

Chloe DS — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:45:00 +1100

Merri-bek council condemned Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, called for a ceasefire, an end to the siege of Gaza, and for Labor to end political, military and diplomatic ties with Israel. Chloe DS reports.

Calls mount on Labor to support a ceasefire

Jordan AK — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +1100

“Peter Khalil you can’t hide; you’re supporting genocide,” was the main chant from residents as a stream of horns and cheers from motorists erupted outside his Coburg office. Jordan AK reports.

Huge support for Merri-bek councillors' Palestine solidarity speak-out

Sue Bolton — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:45:00 +1100

Judging by the toots of support for Palestine at the “Northern Suburbs Speak Out for Palestine”, people are standing with the Palestinian people. Sue Bolton reports.

Accessible trams stops needed, protesters say

Jacob Andrewartha — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +1000

The campaign for accessible tram stops in the Merri-Bek area is growing, with the Rail Tram and Bus Union being the latest to throw its support behind the push for equity. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Merri-bek community takes to the streets against AUKUS

Jacob Andrewartha — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:15:00 +1000

Merri-bek City Councillors Sue Bolton and Monica Harte organised a community protest against the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Feminista Melbourne pays tribute to Jîna Amini

Ruth Heymann — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:15:00 +1000

A striking new mural by Iranian activist collective Feminista Melbourne pays tribute to Jina Amini and stands in solidarity with the Women, Life, Freedom movement. Ruth Heymann reports.

Merri-bek Council votes to be nuclear free

Darren Saffin — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:15:00 +1000

Motivated by federal Labor’s decision to spend billions on nuclear-powered submarines, Merri-bek Council passed a motion declaring the local government area a nuclear free zone. Darren Saffin reports.

Merri-bek Council rejects proposed development blocking neighbour’s sunlight

Darren Saffin — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:45:00 +1000

In a win for those opposed to inappropriate development, Merri-bek council has rejected a proposed apartment building that would have blocked a neighbour’s access to sunlight. Darren Saffin reports.

Nazis fail to stop Day of Mourning in Merri-Bek council

Sue Bolton — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:30:00 +1100

A small number of neo-Nazis tried but failed to stop the Merri-Bek City Council’s Day of Mourning ceremony from going ahead in Coburg on January 26. Sue Bolton reports.

Socialist Alliance candidate calls for an ‘empty property tax’

Darren Saffin — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:30:00 +1100

Sue Bolton, Merri-bek Socialist Alliance councillor and Victorian election candidate, is calling for an ‘empty property tax’ to force landlords to stop land banking. Darren Saffin reports.