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Refugees continue to campaign for permanent visas

Refugees and supporters are continuing their campaign for permanent visas for more than 9000 people, whose refugee claims were rejected under the flawed Fast Track system. Chris Slee reports.

Socialist Alliance’s Sue Bolton re-elected in Merri-bek for a fourth term

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton, who has been re-elected to Merri-bek Council for a fourth term, spoke to Chloe DS about her plans.

Big community forum opposes funding for militarism and war

Hundreds of people packed the Coburg Town Hall to discuss how to resist public money being used to prop up weapons corporations at the expense of essential services. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Docklands refugee encampment closes with lively march through CBD

Hundreds marched through the CBD to show support for refugees who are demanding permanent visas. Chris Slee reports.

Community oppose demolition, privatisation of public housing towers

Hundreds marched from Flemington to North Melbourne to oppose Victorian Labor’s plans to demolish 44 public housing towers. Darren Saffin reports.

Monash staff and students unite to defend casuals from management cuts

Staff and students at Monash University rallied on October 7 to demand secure jobs, smaller class sizes and genuine consultation. Brenna Dempsey reports. 

Refugees continue to press their case for permanent visas

Refugees and supporters are maintaining their protest for permanent visas in the Docklands and marching every Friday to press their case. Chris Slee reports.

Refugee encampment sets up in Dandenong

Refugees who have been living on temporary visas for 12 years have established a protest camp outside the office of Labor MP Julian Hill in Robinson Street in Dandenong. Chris Slee reports.

Monash University slugs staff, students with parking fee rises

Monash University management has raised the price of parking, arguing it will encourage staff and students to travel more “sustainably”. Brenna Dempsey argues it will affect those less well off, who have to drive.

Land Forces exposes the ruling class commitment to militarism and war

The Victorian government would have known that a weapons expo would be a focus for pro-Palestine and anti-war protesters. It went ahead anyway because, as Jacob Andrewartha argues, it is committed to militarism.

Green Left Show #43: Why councils should support Palestine, human rights

Socialist Alliance Merri-bek Councillor Sue Bolton, the guest on the latest Green Left Show, talks about how local government can support human rights such as taking a stand against Israel's genocide in Palestine.

Video: Police violence against peaceful protesters at Disrupt Land Forces

Police used excessive force against anti-war protesters at Disrupt Land Forces. Video by Alex Bainbridge.