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F35 warplane parts manufacturer picketed

Niko Leka — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +1100

Protestors say war parts manufacturer Nupress could do “plenty of positive things” for medical technology, green energy and infrastructure rather than help Israel commit genocide in Gaza. Niko Leka reports.

Give food a chance: Vandana Shiva’s ‘The Nature of Nature’

Niko Leka — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +1100

Vandana Shiva and her feminist colleague Maria Mies issued the Leipzig Appeal in 1996 to say, “No to GMOs and No to Patents on Seed”. The call echoes in Shiva’s new book, writes Niko Leka.

Momentum builds for Rising Tide blockade of world’s largest coal port

Zane Alcorn — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:45:00 +1100

Rising Tide is preparing for the biggest 2024 Peoples Blockade of the world’s largest coal port in its almost 20 years of protesting human induced fossil-fuel driven climate change. Zane Alcorn and Niko Leka report.

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

Isaac Nellist — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:45:00 +1000

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

University of Newcastle students rally to defend encampment

Niko Leka — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +1000

Students and supporters of the University of Newcastle Palestine solidarity encampment are resisting management's attempts to shut it down. Niko Leka reports.

Uni of Newcastle encampment for Gaza 37 days strong

Niko Leka — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +1000

The University of Newcastle student encampment in solidarity with Gaza is calling for allies to show their support. Niko Leka reports.

Uni of Newcastle receives 'strong support' for Palestine encampment

Niko Leka — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +1000

Nimiah and Leon, students at the University of Newcastle, told Niko Leka that there is strong popular support for the encampment.

Easter did not stop protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza

Alex Bainbridge — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +1100

Thousands rallied in Gadigal/Sydney and Naarm/Melbourne on Easter Sunday, in the 25th week of continuous protest actions. Alex Bainbridge, Rachel Evans, Chloe DS, Niko Leka and Fred Fuentes report.

Protests continue for 23 weeks against Israel's genocide in Gaza

Alex Bainbridge — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:45:00 +1100

Pro-Palestine protests on the weekend of March 16-17 were the 23rd continuous week of mobilisations against Australia's complicity in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.

'Palestine Under Siege' film encourages action to stop Gaza genocide

Isaac Nellist — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:15:00 +1100

The powerful new documentary Palestine Under Siege was screened across the country at sessions organised by 91��̳, Socialist Alliance and Dare to Struggle Film Festival.

Muloobinba residents declare Gaza their ‘sister city’

Niko Leka — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +1100

A group of residents has made a symbolic recognition of Gaza as a sister city as part of their solidarity with Palestine. Niko Leka reports.

Photos: Muloobinba stands up for Palestine

Niko Leka — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:15:00 +1100

Close to 500 people joined a passionate snap protest show solidarity with the people of Palestine. Niko Leka reports.

Hundreds attend Rising Tide meeting, call for no new coal

Niko Leka — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:30:00 +1100

Hundreds attended a forum to discuss why fossil fuel projects should not be given the go-ahead in a time of climate crisis. Niko Leka reports.

Rising Tide: ‘We have to build a movement to stop coal’

Niko Leka — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +1000

Niko Leka asked Alexa Stewart from Rising Tide about the protest in Muloobinba/Newcastle in November to block the world’s biggest coal port.

World Environment Day protests demand urgent action on climate, scrap anti-protest laws

Jim McIlroy — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +1000

Climate activists and unionists rallied in various cities for World Environment Day, calling for an end to new coal and gas projects for anti-protest laws to be scrapped. Jim McIlroy, Sue Bull & Niko Leka report.

Video: A participant reflects on the Newcastle Climate Camp 2023 and direct action that stopped a coal train

Niko Leka — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +1000

Niko Leka reflects on the April 15–16 Climate Camp protest in Mulubinba/Newcastle that took direct action to stop a coal train.

A rising tide of climate activists stop coal train

Niko Leka — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:15:00 +1000

Climate activists stopped a coal train at Sandgate, near Newcastle, for several hours in protest at the damaging industry. Niko Leka reports.

Join the movement to shut down the world’s biggest coal port

Niko Leka — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +1100

A Rising Tide climate camp, from April 14-17, is set to launch a campaign to shut down the world’s biggest coal port by 2030. Niko Leka reports.

Smash the patriarchy, marchers sing on International Women’s Day

Niko Leka — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:30:00 +1100

The Hunter Workers Women’s Committee continued the tradition of loud and proud street marches with its International Women’s Day. Niko Leka reports.

Thalia Anthony: ‘Colonialism continues in Alice Springs’

Niko Leka — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +1100

In a recent address, Professor Thalia Anthony discussed colonisation through a Marxist framework, including the ongoing impacts on First Nations people in Alice Springs. Niko Leka reports.

Packed-out lecture hears Behrouz Boochani talk of freedom

Niko Leka — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +1100

Kurdish Iranian journalist Behrouz Boochani launched his new book at UNSW, telling a packed-out audience that thousands of refugees are still in limbo. Niko Leka reports.

Challenger ticket wins 39% of NSW Nurses and Midwives Association vote

Niko Leka — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:45:00 +1100

In the first contested election in the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives Union since 2003, John-Paul Marx, who ran on “A Smarter Union” ticket, received 38.7% of the vote. Niko Leka reports.

Vale Margaret McLellan, 1942-2022

Steve O'Brien — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:30:00 +1100

Margaret McLellan travelled to East Timor, visited refugees in the Villawood Detention Centre and was involved in the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and Christians for Peace. Steve O'Brien and Niko Leka reflect on her life.

Never forget: SIEV-X memorial unveiled

Niko Leka — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:30:00 +1100

Hunter Asylum Seeker Advocacy organised a ceremony to mark the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the tragic sinking of SIEV-X 21 years ago. Niko Leka reports.

Is Labor committing to ratios for nurses and midwives?

Niko Leka — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:30:00 +1100

New South Wales Labor decided in May that it no longer supports its 2015 and 2019 policy for mandated nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals. Niko Leka reports.

Ecosocialism 2022 kicks off in Newcastle

Niko Leka — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:15:00 +1100

The first day of the Ecosocialism 2022 conference brought together many activists involved in climate, union and solidarity campaigns in Newcastle. Niko Leka reports.

Rank-and-file ticket contests NSW nurses and midwives union election

Niko Leka — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:45:00 +1000

The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives Association will have its first openly contested leadership election since 2003 in October. Niko Leka reports.

Teachers march for their rights in regional NSW

Niko Leka — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +1000

Teachers demanded better pay and conditions at state-wide rally, describing their workload as "beyond unsustainable", reports Niko Leka.

Newcastle bus drivers take action over pay dispute

Niko Leka — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:15:00 +1000

Newcastle bus drivers are campaigning for a 7% pay rise over two years. Niko Leka reports.

John Shipton: ‘Assange is caught in plague of malice’

Niko Leka — Thu, 05 May 2022 16:45:00 +1000

The Hunter Asylum Seeker Advocacy screened Ithaka, a film about Julian Assange, with his father John Shipton a keynote speaker. Niko Leka reports.

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