Elizabeth Bantas

United Workers Union stands strong in the face of Woolworths’ threats

Unionists and community members managed to stop an attempt by Woolworths to crush a warehouse strike in Dandenong South, now in its 13th day. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

Unionists continue to vent their anger at Labor, ACTU over anti-CFMEU law

Tens of thousands of construction unionists marched in Magan-djin/Brisbane on September 17 and in Naarm/Melbourne and Gadigal Country/Sydney the next day, to demand their elected officials be reinstated and Labor’s new anti-union law be withdrawn.

Protest genocide and war profiteering at Melbourne's Convention Centre

In a time of genocide and more wars on the horizon, you should come along to disrupt the weapons industry convention at the Melbourne Convention Centre between September 8–14, writes Elizabeth Bantas.

Protesters call out Labor’s rejection of visas for Palestinians fleeing genocide

Thousands marched in the 45th weekend of consecutive protests for Palestine, as the official death toll in Gaza passed 40,000. Isaac Nellist reports.

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Gaza is now a 'graveyard for children': Palestine protests notch up 38th continuous week

Gaza is a grave yard for thousands of children, with more children killed in Israel’s siege of Gaza than world conflicts over the last four years.

Social workers take unprotected industrial action for Palestine

More than 200 social and community workers took unprotected strike action in support of Palestine. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

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US, British and Australian attacks on Yemen spread Middle East war

The United States and Britain claim they don't want to expand the war in the Middle East, when that is exactly what they are doing. Alex Salmon and Elizabeth Bantas report.

ABC under fire for downplaying Gazan journalist killed by Israeli strike

Journalists and others have accused the ABC of downplaying the death of Gaza-based freelance journalist Roshdi Sarraj, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

Residents campaign against their eviction from Techno Park Estate home

Residents of Techno Park Estate in Williamstown are campaigning against their eviction by the Hobson Bay City Council. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

No to AUKUS nuclear submarine meeting draws hundreds

An anti-nuclear submarine forum organised by the No AUKUS Coalition Vic drew up to 200 people on World Whistleblower Day. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

Victorian gov’t forced to halt native logging

Successful legal action brought by environmental groups has forced Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to announce an end to native forest logging by the end of the year. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

The rent is too high! Victorian renters call for action

The Renters and Housing Union organised a protest on as part of its campaign to put rights for renters on the agenda. Elizabeth Bantas reports.