The Sydney for Global Sumud Flotilla organised a solidarity and fundraising event for the Australian delegation joining the international aid flotilla. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Anti-war protesters held a snap action outside the Downing Centre court to demand that charges against people protesting Israeli President Isaac Herzog are dropped. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Socialist Alliance is standing housing campaigners Rachel Evans and Isaac Nellist in the inner-Sydney seats of Heffron and Balmain in the March 2027 state election.
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A 200-strong crowd braved the rain to protest outside Woodside’s annual general meeting at the Crown Casino to demand it stop destroying the environment. Petrina Harley reports.
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A community gathering outside a well-preserved apartment block in Marrickville heard from tenants and housing campaigners, who stressed the need for the block to remain accessible for low-income people. Isaac Nellist reports.
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Justice for Palestine Magan-djin organised a weekend of action to protest draconian new laws which target the Palestine solidarity movement. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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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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Palestinian Prisoners’ Day was marked at protests and rallies across Australia over April 17-19, reports Kerry Smith.
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Sarah Williams said that the national “No More” rallies were designed to “amplify survivors’ voices and push for policy changes”. Portia May reports.
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The gas leak at Viva refinery, the result of machinery failures, is no surprise for locals, who say the company is not spending on safety and maintenance. Sue Bull reports.
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The NSW Supreme Court ruled that Labor’s rushed-through laws, which gave NSW Police unprecedented authority to unilaterally block authorised assemblies, are unconstitutional. Pip Hinman reports.
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Join May Day rallies for workers’ rights, peace over May 1–4.