Djilang/Geelong

Community pushes back against Geelong City Council鈥檚 proposed cuts

Likely new Geelong councillor Sarah Hathway said residents are mounting a big campaign to save their libraries, and stop the cuts, but are concerned that the city's councillors听will let them down听again. Sue Bull 谤别辫辞谤迟蝉.听

Socialist set to take Geelong council position, after councillor resigns

Socialist Alliance听will likely gain another councillor in Victoria if the count back in the City of Greater Geelong proceeds in line with听past practice. Sue Bull reports.

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Geelong residents react angrily to proposed library, service cuts

More than 500 people protested outside two libraries at the projected closures and cuts to services. The biggest was outside the Geelong West Library, as Sue Bull reports

鈥楳UA: Here to stay!鈥 remembered at May Day dinner

One of the most significant battles in recent听working-class history was remembered at the annual May Day dinner to support 91自拍论坛 at Geelong Trades Hall. Sue Bull reports.

Ged Kearney and Adele Welsh.

Forum discusses medical misogyny, seeks support for change

Gender bias in the health system was discussed at a forum hosted by听Geelong Women Unionist Network (GWUN) and the Geelong Regional Library.听Jackie Kriz reports.

Anti-war protesters keep up the pressure on Richard Marles

Retired Lt Col Lance Collins, a former second in charge听of the Australian Army Intelligence Division, said Australia's military integration into the US war machine had grown in recent years.听John Quelch reports.

Community rallies against Geelong council job cuts

The Australian Services Union initiated a protest outside the City of Greater Geelong Council meeting听to show support council workers facing redundancies. Sarah Hathway reports.

Allied health professionals demand a place at executive level

More than 50 allied health professionals and supporters rallied outside Barwon Health鈥檚 University Hospital to protest against a proposed restructure. Sue Bull reports.

Geelong community marches for Pride, defends trans rights

There was a听good turn-out for the听annual Geelong Pride March and Festival, organised by听Geelong Rainbow.听Sarah Hathway reports.

Anti-war protesters take their message to Richard Marles

A protest was organised against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal outside the office of Minister for Defence Richard Marles. John Quelsh reports.

Workers hold banner that reads '8 hours labour, 8 hours recreation, 8 hours rest'

Tim Gooden: 鈥楾he 8-hour day shows there鈥檚 power in a union鈥

Tim Gooden celebrates听those workers who won the 8-hour working day and proposes five campaigns听the union movement听must fight for today.

People hold sign that reads "Strong unions need women".

End violence against women, say unionists on International Women鈥檚 Day

鈥淓nd violence against women鈥 was the theme of the Geelong Women Unionists Network鈥檚 21st International Women鈥檚 Day breakfast, reports Jacqueline Kriz.