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Socialist Alliance in Western Australia will run activist candidates in the federal seat of Fremantle and the Senate on a “People before Profit” platform. Janet Parker reports.

Hundreds turned out to a “Hands off Hall Park” rally to oppose the City of Mandurah’s decision to excise a portion of it for commercial development. Josh Nicholls reports.

The Murdoch-owned Geelong Advertiser described Sarah Hathway as “divisive”, reflecting her track record of standing up against corporate greed, which people expect of their local representative. Angela Carr reports.

Two independent reports refute Victorian Labor’s position that knocking and down and rebuilding 44 public housing towers is the best option to achieve a mix of private, social and affordable housing. Darren Saffin reports.

The Coalition of Women for Justice and Peace organised a poignant act of solidarity with the people of Palestine and Lebanon at Sydney Town Hall. Jepke Goudsmit reports.

Despite receiving majority support for Merri-bek Socialist Alliance Councillor Sue Bolton’s motion to keep the Palestinian flag flying, council determined the motion was lost. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

For 21 years, Gail Hickey has been marching for justice for her son TJ, who died after being impaled on a fence while being pursued by two NSW Police vehicles. Zebedee Parkes reports.

Labor says it is delivering record funding in health, education and housing to First Nations communities, but First Nations advisor Pat Turner AM and Senator Lidia Thorpe dispute this. Kerry Smith reports.

Members of the Busselton LGBTIQ community, families and allies marched to Western Australian Liberal leader Libby Mettam’s office to demand that she listen to trans youth and their families. Report from Busselton Pride Alliance

Several hundred members of the Electrical Trades Union rallied for decent pay and conditions. Jim McIlroy reports.

Socialist Alliance preselected Rachel Evans to contest the seat of Sydney and a state-wide meeting on February 8 preselected Peter Boyle and Andrew Chuter for the NSW Senate. Jim McIlroy reports.

The strong turnout for a pro-Palestine rally in Katoomba reflects growing concern over US President Trump’s expressed desire to recolonise Gaza. Jenna Condie reports.