Brazilian socialists Sabrina Fernandes and Mariana Riscali are confirmed to speak at Ecosocialism 2026, which is bringing together activists to discuss pathways for overcoming capitalism. Fred Fuentes reports.
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Queensland’s Liberal National Party government is proposing to cut construction workers’ pay and conditions and restrict their right to organise as part of its attack on the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union. Jonathan Strauss reports.
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More than 1000 protesters rallied for trans rights and against racism, dwarfing a transphobic gathering of a few hundred people the same day. Photos by Alex Bainbridge.
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Justice for Palestine Magan-djin organised a Palestinian flag drop on the Goodwill Bridge to mark 1000 days of Israel’s genocide. Photos by Alex Bainbridge.
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As dozens of activists faced court for defying Queensland’s anti-free speech law banning Palestine freedom slogans, others were arrested for defying it. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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More guest speakers for Ecosocialism 2026 have been confirmed, including a First Nations leader, a Greens MP and activists from the United States, Malaysia, Brazil, Western Sahara and Australia. Fred Fuentes reports.
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Seven people were arrested at Justice for Palestine’s latest rally defying anti-democratic Queensland laws, which ban Palestine freedom slogans. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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Police attacked the Goori Camp Embassy during Reconciliation Week to pave the way for construction work on an Olympic stadium at Barrambin/Victoria Park. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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Hundreds participated in a Kath & Kim-styled fun run to highlight the absurdity of Queensland’s so-called hate speech laws and raise money for a High Court challenge to them. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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About 200 people stood up for Barrambin — Victoria Park — at a Yagara Magandjin Elders-led rally at the site in the inner-city. Jonathan Strauss reports.
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The first three activists arrested for defying Queensland anti-free speech laws faced court this week. Jonathan Strauss reports.
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Video of Alex Bainbridge speaking at the Justice for Palestine weekend of action against pro-genocide laws.