The National Tertiary Education Union, together with the Australian Services Union and the Community and Public Sector Union, among others, joined a national protest to demand Labor imposes sanctions on Israel. Pip Hinman, Jim McIlroy, Jacob Andrewartha and Markela...
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Israel lobby summit calls on councils to silence criticism
As Israel intensified its assault on Gaza, its supporters in Australia gathered at a luxury resort on Queensland’s Gold Coast to discuss how to stop criticism of the state of Israel by labelling it antisemitic. Wendy Bacon and Stephanie Tran report.
United States: Lisa Cook sacking exposes Trump’s racist power grab
United States Federal Reserve Bank Governor Lisa Cook won a Federal Court ruling on September 9, allowing her to remain in her job while fighting President Donald Trump’s bid to sack her, reports Malik Miah.
Afghan refugee describes traumatic path to find safety
Barat Ali Batoor, a Hazara refugee from Afghanistan, told a forum he had hoped Labor in government would be better than its predecessor, but that it is imposing a “brutal regime”. Chris Slee reports.
Senator Thorpe: ‘Victoria’s treaty bill needs to be more inclusive’
Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung independent Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe said a Treaty process that does not address the “continuous theft of our land and destruction of our sacred sites undermines our very survival”. Kerry Smith reports.
Nepal’s Gen-Z uprising is about jobs, dignity — and a broken development model
Kathmandu is on edge not because of “apps”, but because a generation raised on the promise of democracy and mobility has collided with an economy and political order that keep shutting every door, argue Atul Chandra and Pramesh Pokharel.
Destroying Gaza City
Israel's defence minister Israel Katz declared that the “gates of hell are being unlocked in Gaza City” as it demolishes one of the last parts that has infrastructure. Binoy Kampmark reports.
Vale John Englart, 1955-2025
John Englart died unexpectedly at his Fawkner home with his beloved chihuahuas, Juliet and Jones, close by. Andrea Bunting writes about the life of this leading campaigner for social justice and climate action.
Protests continue against Israel’s Gaza genocide
Protests continue around the country against Labor's refusal to act against the United States-backed genocide in Gaza, being delivered by Israel.
Solidarity shown to Camp Sovereignty
Is Trump set to invade Venezuela?
Green Left’s Kerry Smith speaks to Federico Fuentes, a regular GL writer on Venezuela and long-time solidarity activist, about the significance of US President Donald Trump’s deployment of warships throughout the Caribbean — and why it must be opposed.
Say no to racism and and the far right
Sue Bolton argues the counter protests to the racist anti-migrant March for Australia protests were necessary and need to continue, but progressives also need to take aim at bipartisan policies which normalise racism.