Anti-racist activists, including a union secretary, discussed countering the rising support for One Nation at a public meeting hosted by Socialist Alliance. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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South Australian Labor is preparing for a huge expansion of the state’s data centre industry, arguing the state has renewable energy in abundance. Renfrey Clarke argues that environmentalists need to carefully examine the pros and cons of this new industry.
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Mohammed Hamad, a clinical nutritionist working at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, told Jude Alexander about the ongoing difficulties Palestinians have to deal with as the war and blockade continue.
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As 'Gen Z' youth revolts rock many countries in Asia, Peter Boyle spoke to Arveent Kathirtchelvan, a youth activist in the Socialist Party of Malaysia, about how right-wing politicians are channeling rising mass dissatisfaction into racist scapegoating of minorities.
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NSW Labor had a chance to address the housing crisis in its election budget, but it barely included a mention. Jim McIlroy reports on how its new plan to subsidise private prefabrication and modular construction factories falls short.
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Supporters of free speech protested outside the Western Australian parliament as Labor’s bill to dramatically limit the right to protest was tabled. Janet Parker reports.
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The new aged care law was promoted as the sector’s most significant reform in a generation. But, as Suzanne James writes, relying on a market-based system means that complex human needs come second.
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Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union construction and maintenance members, employed by United Group Limited, are taking protected strike action to secure a new agreement without any loss of conditions. Tim Gooden reports.
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More guest speakers for Ecosocialism 2026 have been confirmed, including a First Nations leader, a Greens MP and activists from the United States, Malaysia, Brazil, Western Sahara and Australia. Fred Fuentes reports.
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Socialist Alliance launched its Victorian election campaign for four lower house seats across the region. SA’s campaign slogan is “Fighting for People, NOT the Billionaires”. Tim Gooden reports.
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While social movements in the rest of the region are pushing back against anti-popular economic policies, in Venezuela, the process of state restructuring has accelerated since the January 3 United States bombing, writes Manuel Azuaje Reverón.
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Thousands of allied health professionals went on strike to demand a fair wage, manageable workloads, action on gender-based undervaluation and stronger retention measures. Jacob Andrewartha reports.