Communist, trade unionist and class-struggle fighter for migrant rights George Zangalis died on March 25. Radicalised during the Greek civil war, Zangalis remained a fighter until the end, writes Sue Bolton.
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Jacob Andrewartha reports that Victorian Myanmar Youth and other Myanmar-based organisations protested on May 1 against the military coup in Myanmar.
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Chris Slee reports on community support for the Medevac refugees who have recently been released from hotel detention.
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The head of Venezuela’s mission in Australia says the country remains under attack from the United States, Chris Slee reports.
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Members of the Eritrean community gathered in Melbourne to protest against Isaias Afwerki, the dictatorial ruler of Eritrea, reports Chris Slee.
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After almost six weeks on strike, United Workers Union members at McCormick have accepted a new offer from the company, which includes retaining all conditions and a pay rise. Mary Merkenich reports.
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A recent Refugee Action Collective forum exposed the punitive nature of temporary visas for asylum seekers, reports Chris Slee.
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Jack Williams argues that more staff in aged care homes would immediately make a difference to the lonely lives of their elderly residents.
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Chris Slee reports that a judge dismissed a charge of “incitement” against refugee rights activist Chris Breen.
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Anti-toll road activists are stepping up their protests against the North East Link. Isaac Nellist reports.
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Chris Slee reports on a rally in solidarity with a refugee activist charged with incitement.
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Chris Slee reports on a protest calling on the United Nations Human Rights Council to refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court for committing genocide against the Tamil people.