The 41st weekend of continuous pro-Palestine protests in Australia came as the International Court of Justice ruled that Israeli settlements are illegal. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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On the first anniversary of Jesse Deacon's death, at the hands of NSW Police, calls are growing for a change in the way mental health crises are handled. Jim McIlroy reports.
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The International Court of Justice has found that Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, along with “the regime associated with them” are “being maintained in violation of international law”. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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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.
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Australia’s nuclear regulator greenlit the Australian Submarine Agency to proceed with plans for a nuclear waste storage facility at HMAS Stirling Base in Rockingham, Western Australia. Pip Hinman reports.
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Socialist Alliance Councillor Sarah Hathway launched her reelection bid for a spot in the City of Greater Geelong with a room full of activists and community campaigners. Sue Bull reports.
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NSW Premier Chris Minns, who has dragged his feet on Labor’s promised drug summit, has just announced a four-day forum, with two regional dates also set. Paul Gregoire reports.
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Sydney law firm Birchgrove Legal confirmed that the International Criminal Court has added its evidence on Australians MPs, including the Prime Minister, to the ICC’s investigation into the war in Gaza. Paul Gregoire reports.
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Refugees have set up a protest camp outside the electorate office of Clare O'Neil to demand permanent visas. Chris Slee reports.
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Socialist Alliance issued the following statement in solidarity with the Construction Forestry Maritime Employees Union on July 18.
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Au Loong-Yu is a long-time Hong Kong labour rights and political activist who now lives in exile. In the first part of this interview with Green Left’s Federico Fuentes, he discusses China’s rise and tensions with the United States.
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Social media giant Meta has censored the School Strike 4 Climate group after it announced plans for a school strike for West Papua on August 30. Alex Bainbridge reports.