Merri-bek City Council

Socialist Alliance Merri-Bek councillor Sue Bolton, who is contesting a fourth term, told Alex Bainbridge that the Gaza war affects communities here and councils can, and must, take a stand for human rights.

Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen talk to Federico Fuentes about the Venezuelan presidential election results and to Socialist Alliance Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton about community campaigning ahead of the Victorian local government elections.

The Yes in My Backyard — YIMBY — movement claims the key to affordable housing is unbridled development, primarily in inner-city locations. Sue Bolton argues that it does not identify the real causes, let alone offer real solutions.

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton believes that state and federal Labor government attacks on pro-Palestine protesters is a “sure sign” they have lost hearts and minds over Israel’s war on Gaza. Darren Saffin reports.

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton is standing for re-election to Merri-bek City Council, in Melbourne's inner northern suburbs. Jacob Andrewartha reports.