Naarm/Melbourne

Big turn out for NAIDOC march

Thousands took part in the annual NAIDOC march for land rights and justice for First Nations. Chris Peterson and Chloe DS reports

Ecosocialism 2023 strengthens the fight for a world beyond capitalism

Ecosocialism 2023: A World Beyond Capitalism conference, hosted by Green Left and co-sponsored by Socialist Alliance, provided a platform for the voices of peace, justice and ecological sustainability from across the region. Sue Bull reports.

Protesters say no to Tamil refugee deportation

Fifty people protested outside the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation in support of Dixtan ​Arulruban, a Tamil refugee threatened with deportation to Sri Lanka. Chris Slee reports.

Postal workers fight for an activist union

Results will soon be in for the Communications Workers Union election, in which an activist team is challenging for the leadership. Felix Dance reports.

Feminista Melbourne pays tribute to Jîna Amini

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.

Public housing residents call action to save Barak Beacon Estate

Public housing residents, political parties and community groups met at Middle Park Library and Community Centre to plan vigils at the Barak Beacon site in Port Melbourne. Alex Bainbridge and Jordan AK report.

No to AUKUS nuclear submarine meeting draws hundreds

An anti-nuclear submarine forum organised by the No AUKUS Coalition Vic drew up to 200 people on World Whistleblower Day. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

The fight to save Barak Beacon public housing continues

Public housing residents and activists gathered on the steps of Victorian Parliament to demand Barak Beacon Estate in Port Melbourne is saved. Jordan AK reports.

Staff, students say no to proposal to raid super for a pay rise

More than 150 staff and students at the University of Melbourne  supported a 24-hour strike over a management plan to fund a staff pay rise from their superannuation. Jordan AK reports.

Disability activists blockade Sydney Road, call for accessible tram stops

Sydney Road was blocked by campaigners calling for accessible tram stops before any more level crossing removal works are undertaken on the Upfield line. Darren Saffin reports.

Protestors call on Vic Labor to save Barak Beacon housing estate

Demolition of the public housing estate began in early June, even while residents live there. Jordan A K and Chloe DS reports.

Rally calls for an end to public housing sell-offs

Activists are protesting on the steps of Victorian Parliament each Thursday in June to demand public housing. Jordan AK reports.