The Ecosocialism 2026 conference, in Magan-djin/Brisbane, brought together ecosocialist, anti-colonial, feminist and anti-racist activists for an empowering exchange of ideas and experiences. Peter Boyle reports.
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Green Left’s Jordan Shukri AK Armaou-Massoud caught up with award-winning Palestinian writer director Ala’a Al Qaisi about her play, The Return, which has been touring Sydney, Melbourne and regional Victoria from September 1–22.
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A screening of The Young Marx at the Muloobinba/Newcastle Resistance Centre drew a crowd of local campaigners and socialist activists. Lola Heuston reports.
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Ala’a Al Qaisi joined Green Left Radio to discuss her new play, The Return.
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While mass rallies and marches are often the go-to approach for activists, there has always been scope for creative activity to play a part in shaping how wider society thinks about an issue, writes Cas Smith.
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Green Left’s Jordan Shukri AK Armaou-Massoud spoke with activist journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin during her visit to Australia from the United States to promote her film, Earth’s Greatest Enemy.
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The resignation of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s education minister is the Asian Gen Z movements’ latest blow against government corruption and repressive far-right politics. Jonathan Strauss writes that Ecosocialism 2026 will discuss this and many other global struggles, allowing attendees to get a deeper grasp of these movements’ dynamics.
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The 74th Melbourne International Film Festival will feature more than 300 films, shorts, immersive experiences and special events. Film buffs Jake Maison and Jordan Shukri AK Armaou-Massoud have put together their selection of festival films that are sure to be of interest to Green Left readers.
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Arts venue Divine Playhouse was told its lease would not be renewed after religious extremists waged a campaign against the LGBTIQ-friendly venue. Dalton Ball reports.
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The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance has called for urgent action to support the live performance industry after several major theatre productions were cancelled. Dalton Ball reports.
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Earth’s Greatest Enemy, directed by radical journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin and ex-GI Mike Prysner, reveals a hidden truth behind the climate crisis, writes Jim McIlroy.
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This year's Sydney Film Festival, running from June 3–14, features films about First Nations resistance, a Palestinian uprising and communities seeking justice, writes Ben Radford.