Council and local government elections in Australia

Rob Pyne supporting anti-nuclear activists campaigning against nuclear-powered submarines.

Anti-corruption campaigners taken to court

Defamation laws favour those who have the funds to threaten and launch suits. Jonathan Strauss reports on a defamation suit against anti-corruption campaigners Lyn O’Connor and Rob Pyne.

Inner West Council elects Greens Mayor

In a shift of alliances, Inner West councillors elected the Greens’ Rochelle Porteous as the new mayor, reports Pip Hinman.

Socialists contest Newcastle City Council elections

The Socialist Alliance will contest the Newcastle City Council elections, with a focus on affordable housing and real climate action. Kathy Fairfax reports.

Sydney’s Inner West residents finally get a say on forced council amalgamation

Inner West residents will finally have a say on forced council amalgamation in a non-binding referendum at the local government elections on September 4. Peter Boyle reports.

Socialist councillor Rob Pyne: 'I have been silenced'

Alex Bainbridge writes about the defamation proceedings against socialist councillor Rob Pyne.

Democracy the winner as Labor’s attempt to stop Inner West Council de-amalgamation poll thwarted

Labor councillors' attempts to stop a residents' poll on de-amalgamation from proceeding at the local government elections in September has been thwarted, writes Pip Hinman.

Inner West residents to get a say on de-amalgamation

Residents in the inner west of Sydney will finally have their say on de-amalgamation now that the Inner West Council has voted for a referendum to be held. Pip Hinman reports.

Bicycle ride against the forced council amalgamations

Pressure mounts for de-amalgamation of Inner West Council

The campaign for the de-amalgamation of three Inner West councils is gaining traction in the lead-up to council elections on September 4, writes Peter Boyle.

Reverse the forced council amalgamations, no rate rises

The forced amalgamation of three councils in the inner west of Sydney has not worked and residents need to be given a say, argues Peter Boyle.

Vote socialist in the WA elections

Vote for the Socialist Alliance in the WA elections and send a message to the big parties that you support the creation of a social power in our communities, on the streets and in our workplaces. Chloe de Silva reports.

Sue Bolton re-elected to Moreland council for a third term

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton will be able to continue working on unfinished community projects, after being reelected for a third term on Moreland City Council, reports Chloe DS.

Socialist candidate makes gains in Geelong

Provisional results declared in the Greater Geelong City Council election place Socialist Alliance member Sarah Hathway at 15.81% of first preference votes, writes Sue Bull.