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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Pine Gap, known as the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap, is a prickly reminder that Australia remains annexed to the security interests of the United States, given the largely US-operated effort in Alice Springs, Central Australia. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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Peter Boyle speaks to Ignatius Mahendra Kusumawardhana from Perserikatan Sosialis (Socialist Union, PS), a left group in Indonesia, about the latest round of youth-led protests that kicked off in June in Jakarta.
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With Jacinta Allan’s Labor government under pressure, the bosses and their media outlets are amping up their anti-Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union campaign. Sue Bull reports.
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In response to the rise of the far-right, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ruling coalition plans to unleash more neoliberal attacks on workers. Meanwhile, tens of thousands protested outside the far-right Alternative for Germany's national congress on July 4, facing police violence, reports Mary Merkenich.
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Tamils and supporters rallied outside the State Library of Victoria to demand justice for the people who were murdered by the Sri Lankan army and buried in mass graves at the town of Chemmani in northern Sri Lanka. Chris Slee reports.
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As Israel continues to inflict genocide on Palestinians, in Gaza and the West Bank, Janet Parker argues that it, not the anti-genocide movement, is ultimately responsible for the rise in antisemitism — not what you will hear at the royal commission into antisemitism.
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Deepak Joshi joined Green Left Radio to talk about protests against Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.
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Taite Collins and Judy Deacon are campaigning for NSW Police to be made accountable for the deaths in custody of their loved ones and for publicly-funded mental health first responders to replace police in such crises. Rachel Evans reports.
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The Human Rights Law Centre’s forum, Understanding the Rise of the Far Right in Australia, drew activists and advocates to the Wheeler Centre. Mariota S reports.
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A rank-and-file ticket, focused on accountability and workplace health and safety, will challenge the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association incumbents in elections due over September and October. Pip Hinman reports.
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First Nations leaders say the Northern Territory Country Liberal Party government’s punitive school attendance policy is a “direct attack” on Aboriginal rights. Stephen Enciso reports.