The Geelong and Victoria Southwest branch of Independent Peaceful Australia Network was attacked as they packed up their “Peak Hour for Peace in Palestine” action. Sarah Hathway reports.
-
-
An arson attack on a private home flying the Palestinian flag took place in inner-city Chippendale during the first two weeks of January. Jim McIlroy reports.
-
After years of frustration and major inquiries recommending voluntary assisted dying for the Northern Territory, Suzanne James writes that the campaign to force the Country Liberal Party to introduce a bill is looking promising.
-
Discussion at the Socialist Alliance’s 20th National Conference was shaped by world events, including Israel’s continuing genocide in Gaza and Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela. Sam Wainwright reports.
-
Climate activists appeared at Newcastle Court, charged with blockading the world’s largest coal port. Steve O’Brien reports.
-
First Nations activists are leading the campaign to stop deaths in custody and for real accountability for those responsible, reports Isaac Nellist.
-
After a 15-year campaign by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, Victorian Labor handed back the Ballerrt Mooroop site. Sue Bolton reports.
-
Eleven groups, nine of them Jewish, urge the governor-general and prime minister to rescind the invitation to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Kerry Smith reports.
-
Supporters of democracy and international law joined Hands off Venezuela! protests across Australia.
-
Opposition to Donald Trump’s illegal invasion and bombing of Venezuela and its declaration that it would be running the country on January 3, is growing across the world. But, as Kerry Smith reports, not from the Labor government.
-
Daylesford New Years Eve Parade Committee called Victorian Police to remove a participant waving a Palestine flag. Kerry Smith reports.
-
Members of Queer Liberation Boorloo sent an open letter to the organisers of Perth’s annual Pride Parade, expressing concern about the inclusion of armed and uniformed police officers. Cas Smith reports.