Rallying against a transition from coal to weapons industry in Muloobinba/Newcastle. Video by Peter Boyle.
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A huge vote against the Labor and Liberal candidates in the by-election for Newcastle lord mayor largely went to independent Gavin Morris. Steve O’Brien reports.
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Hundreds joined a protest against the federal Labor government-supported transition from coal to becoming a weapons industry hub in the Hunter region. Peter Boyle reports.
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An exhibition of recent works by Gazan artist Majed Badra and a selection of historic Palestine solidarity posters was opened at the Muloobinba/Newcastle Resistance Centre on March 28, reports Peter Boyle.
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Steve O’Brien, a lifelong peace activist, trade unionist and socialist, is the Socialist Alliance candidate for the by-election for Newcastle lord mayor. Maureen Frances reports.
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Three hundred Myuna Colliery miners and supporters rallied at Eraring Power Station to demand their jobs and a just transition, as the coal-fired power station is wound down. Steve O’Brien reports.
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Nurses, hospital staff and supporters held a lunchtime rally outside Newcastle’s Mater Hospital, to demand better patient and staff safety. Steve O’Brien reports.
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Climate activists appeared at Newcastle Court, charged with blockading the world’s largest coal port. Steve O’Brien reports.
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Green Left journalist and Socialist Alliance member Ben Radford outlined why we need ecosocialism and decolonisation at the Rising Tide People’s Blockade.
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The fourth day of Rising Tide’s People’s Blockade ended on a triumphant note after multiple actions forced the NSW Ports Corporation to stop bringing coal ships into Newcastle Port. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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Demilitarise Newcastle began a protest against weapons, with future actions planned at several locations. Kerry Smith reports.
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Hundreds of activists will jump on kayaks at the Rising Tide People’s Blockade to demand that Labor end all coal and weapons shipments to Israel. Isaac Nellist reports.