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'Death, death to the IDF' on a placard in Naarm/Melbourne, July 6

On the 91st week of consecutive protests, activists stand up to the media and government slurs by mobilising in their thousands. Pip Hinman and Jordan AK report.

A coroner has found Zachary Rolfe, who shot Kumanjayi Walker three times but was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter three years ago, was racist and made 32 recommendations. Kerry Smith reports.

Housing activists took to the streets in Glebe to show opposition to New South Wales Labor’s demolition plans for public housing sites. Kerry Smith reports.

United Workers Union members at the July 4 casino workers' stopwork

Hundreds of workers at the Star Casino walked off the job to protest the entertainment group’s plans to cut workers’ penalty rates. Justin Beevers and Elias Boyle report.

Turning the Ship, the new Rising Tide film about last November’s People’s Blockade of Newcastle coal port, was launched by 300 people in Gadigal Country/Sydney. Jim McIlroy reports.

The powers-that-be are seeking to silence the anti-Zionist, anti-capitalist, anti-war industry justice movement, but the movement is fighting back. Jepke Goudsmit reports. 

We didn't vote for AUKUS - protesters outside the American Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Anti-AUKUS protesters rallied against Australia’s military involvement with the United States in the Middle East outside the American Chamber of Commerce. Elias Boyle reports.

Three activists from Stop Burrup Hub were given suspended sentences or community service, with the judge recognising the altruistic nature of their action in letting off stink gas at Woodside. Colin Hughes reports.

Doctors, nurses and supporters gathered outside the NSW Police headquarters to protest police violence against peaceful pro-Palestine protesters outside SEC Plating. Neville Spencer reports.

Merri-bek City Councillors decided, six to four, to reinstate a full-time library social worker position, after pressure from librarians, residents and some councillors. Jordan AK reports.

Merri-bek City Council narrowly voted against a proposal to provide support to Nourishing Neighbours, a 100% volunteer-run emergency food relief organisation. Jordan AK reports.

The Ecosocialism 2025 agenda has been updated with new new international and local speakers and sessions. Fred Fuentes, a conference organiser, reports.