Tim Gooden, a former Geelong Trades Hall secretary, said the Labor government is complicit in Israel's genocide against Gaza and that unions should be doing more to stop it.
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Maritime Union of Australia and Electrical Trades Union members who work at the Geelong Port went on strike for 24 hours over January 1–2. Tim Gooden reports.
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A vigil outside City Hall drew more than 70 people to protest the council’s refusal to discuss a motion calling for a ceasefire. Sue Bull reports.
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Tamil refugees are holding a protest vigil outside the office of Richard Marles, hoping to speak to him about permanent visas. Tim Gooden reports.
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Three Victorian councils have supported motions condemning Israel’s war crimes in Gaza and calling for a permanent ceasefire. Sue Bull reports.
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Socialist Alliance City of Greater Geelong councillor Sarah Hathway has been prevented from tabling a motion calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war. Sue Bull reports.
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The annual Reclaim the Night rally was followed the next day by a conference discussing feminist campaigns organised by the Geelong Women Unionists Network. Jacqueline Kriz reports.
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Jewish activists occupied defence minister Richard Marles' office to protest Labor’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza. Sue Bull reports.
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More than 400 people attended a twilight vigil calling for a free Palestine. Sue Bull reports.
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More than 150 angry Lara residents protested the proposed Prospect Hill waste-to-energy incinerator plan. Angela Carr reports.
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Close to 150 residents packed out the Lara Golf Club to raise concerns about Prospect Hill International waste-to-energy incinerator proposal. Angela Carr reports.
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More than 100 community and union activists turned out on to the steps of Geelong Town Hall to say “no room for racism”. Sue Bull reports.