Gadigal Country/Sydney

A new law in NSW removes the power to cap the wages of public sector workers below the cost of living. Jim McIlroy reports.

Several hundred demonstrators rallied to call on the federal government to act on the climate as COP28 was underway. Jim McIlroy reports.

West Papuan’s and supporters raised the Morning Star flag at Leichhardt Town Hall to mark the 62nd anniversary of the first time the flag was raised, reports Leo Earle.

The 23rd World Congress on Health and Safety at Work conference heard about campaigns ranging from dealing with problems associated with climate change to psycho-social injuries at work. Jim McIlroy reports.

The public gallery at Bayside Council was packed with supporters of a Gaza ceasefire motion, motivated by Greens councillor Greta Werner and seconded by independent Michael Nagi. Suelin McCauley reports.

Green Left's Isaac Nellist spoke to students at the Gadi/Sydney School Strike for Palestine about why it is important to protest against Gaza genocide. 

A new bill, which has been developed in conjunction with communities, provides a pathway for councils to de-amalgamate. Pip Hinman reports.

As climate defenders are now considered “extremists” by the state, a Green Left and Socialist Alliance forum discussed how to protect our protest rights. Jim McIlroy reports.

Members of the United Services Union in NSW are calling on their executive to support the calls for a ceasefire in Palestine, as the Australian Council of Trade Unions and many others have. Graham Matthews reports.

 

Waterloo Forever variety show

The Waterloo Forever Variety Show brought together the creative energies of public housing tenants, their supporters and community, report Plum Cherry and Rachel Evans.

The mainstream media together with NSW Labor are on a mission to demonise pro-Palestine protesters. Khaled Ghannam gives an eyewitness report of the protest against ZIM shipping in Port Botany.