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Northern Territory stands with Palestine, calls for immediate ceasefire

More than 200 people gathered outside the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly to call for an immediate ceasefire. Stephen W Enciso reports.

Hobart comes out for Palestine

The weekly protest for Palestine is growing: more than 500 people came to call for a ceasefire. Philippa Skinner and Robert Alcock report.

Australia’s trade with Myanmar military junta growing, despite sanctions

Human rights activists say despite international sanctions against the coup regime in Myanmar/Burma, Australia has increased its imports of timber, gems, arms and ammunition from the regime. Peter Boyle reports.

Geelong demands ceasefire, end Israel's siege of Gaza

More than 400 people attended a twilight vigil calling for a free Palestine. Sue Bull reports.

Waverley Council removes Deputy Mayor for supporting Gaza ceasefire

An extraordinary meeting of Waverley Council decided to remove the Green Deputy Mayor and another Green Councillor — a a censure for supporting a ceasefire in the Gaza war. Pip Hinman reports.

ACTU supports CFMEU call to ban engineered stone

The ACTU has decided to support the CFMEU ban and take steps to end the use of engineered stone by mid 2024 if government bans are not already in place. Jim McIlroy reports.

Palestinian-Australian activist tells forum: ‘Solidarity gives hope’

Yousef Alreemawi, a veteran Palestinian activist, told a public forum that solidarity with Palestinians is more important than ever. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

One of the biggest councils in Australia votes to fly Palestinian flag until ceasefire

A motion of solidarity with the people of Gaza was adopted unanimously by councillors in one of the largest municipality in Australia, Canterbury-Bankstown City Council. Peter Boyle reports.