Australia

Union leader Christy Cain called on Labor and ACTU leaders to work for a ceasefire at the Palestine solidarity rally.

The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council said the working people of Ballarat do not support fascists. Kerry Smith reports.

Several hundred demonstrators rallied to call on the federal government to act on the climate as COP28 was underway. Jim McIlroy reports.

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About 200 people gathered on Queensland's Gold Coast to oppose Australia's support for Israel's genocidal war in Gaza and to demand a permanent ceasefire. Susan Price reports.

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Housing activists have organised a 'Housing is a Human Right' national day of action on December 9, reports Isaac Nellist.

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

Refugee rights activists again made a call for Labor to bring refugees held in offshore detention to safety. Chris Slee reports.

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Writer and activist Sarah Glynn argues that the uncritical support being given to Israel in its genocidal war on the Palestinians is itself antisemitic and stokes further antisemitism.

Impact of Palestine protests, Palestinians sue Biden & Israel assassinates journalists

Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist goes through the latest news from across the continent and around the world. 

The 23rd World Congress on Health and Safety at Work conference heard about campaigns ranging from dealing with problems associated with climate change to psycho-social injuries at work. Jim McIlroy reports.

The public gallery at Bayside Council was packed with supporters of a Gaza ceasefire motion, motivated by Greens councillor Greta Werner and seconded by independent Michael Nagi. Suelin McCauley reports.

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Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents six important new books on climate, food, waste, Venezuela’s communes and basic income.