Djilang/Geelong

Socialist Alliance is proud of its six-month campaign in the City of Greater Geelong wards of Corio and Hamlyn Heights. Sue Bull reports on SA’s increased vote and the challenges that progressives now face. 

Residents in the City of Greater Geelong are concerned about an inappropriate planning application for a vacant block on the corner of Nevada Avenue and Cox Road. Sue Bull reports.

Socialist Alliance has filed a complaint with the Victorian Police and the Victorian Electoral Commission over its candidates’ election posters being repeatedly damaged in the City of Greater Geelong Council. Sue Bull reports.

Marand Precision Engineering workers across two sites have began a series of four-hour strikes. Tim Gooden reports.

The defence minister and the City of Greater Geelong are enthusiastic about becoming a defence manufacturing zone, but not everyone agrees. Sue Bull reports.

The Northern suburbs have been neglected for too long. Residents are also up against a risk adverse council bureaucracy, which is why it's important to support councillors who will work with them to make change. Sarah Hathway reports.

Socialist Alliance Councillor Sarah Hathway launched her reelection bid for a spot in the City of Greater Geelong with a room full of activists and community campaigners. Sue Bull reports.

Luke Mustafa Woods painting

Wiradjuri artist Luke Mustafa Woods, who is based in Djilang/Geelong, speaks to Tim Gooden about his art in solidarity with Palestine.

Antisemitism is weaponised when Palestinians, the indigenous victims of Zionism, are vilified as terrorists, Muslim extremists and antisemite, a forum was told. Sarah Hathway reports.

Socialist Alliance Councillor Sarah Hathway is standing for re-election in Corio Ward, which includes some of Victoria’s most socio-economically disadvantaged suburbs. Sue Bull reports.

Former Geelong Trades Hall secretary and Socialist Alliance member, Tim Gooden, calls on the Australian Council of Trade Unions and secretary Sally McManus to take stronger action against Israel's genocide

Socialist councillor Sarah Hathway told an IWD function that the “most important” thing local council can do is to invest in the community and services, while doing more for the disadvantaged. Jacqui Kriz reports.