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Vigil calls for justice for murdered sex workers

A vigil mourning the murders of several sex workers demanded full decriminalisation so that sex workers have control over their workplace conditions. Jacob Andrewartha 谤别辫辞谤迟蝉.听

Workers demand sacked CFMEU organiser be reinstated

Construction workers protested outside the Fair Work Commission to demand that Esther Van Arend, a former Construction, Forestry Maritime and Employees Union health and safety organiser who had been unfairly sacked by the CFMEU administrator, be reinstated. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Vic Police block entrance to court as genocide case dropped

Hundreds joined a Human Rights Day vigil to support Uncle Robbie Thorpe's case against former Benjamin Netanyahu advisor Mark Regev, which was withdrawn by the Department of Public Prosecutions. Jacob Andrewartha 谤别辫辞谤迟蝉.听

Packed meeting discusses next steps to defend the CFMEU

Hundreds of people, including rank-and-file Construction Forestry and Maritime Employees Union members, attended a public meeting to discuss defending the union from Labor鈥檚 anti-union laws. Jordan AK reports.

Anti-Zionist organisations condemn synagogue firebombing as 鈥榓ttack on us all鈥

Anti-Zionist organisations condemned the attack on a Melbourne synagogue saying it is 鈥渁n attack on us all鈥. Kerry Smith reports.

Senator Fatima Payman shows solidarity to United Workers Union Woolies workers

Western Australia Senator Fatima Payman attended the United Workers Union picket line in Dandenong South to show her solidarity with their fight for respect at work. Chloe DS reports.

United Workers Union stands strong in the face of Woolworths鈥 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.

Mixed results in the Victorian council elections after proportional voting ends

While socialist and Green candidates received higher votes in the Victorian local government elections, Labor鈥檚 bid to reduce small party representation with single-member wards worked. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Refugees continue to campaign for permanent visas

Refugees and supporters are continuing their campaign for permanent visas for more than 9000 people, whose refugee claims were rejected under the flawed Fast Track system. Chris Slee reports.

Socialist Alliance鈥檚 Sue Bolton re-elected in Merri-bek for a fourth term

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton, who has been re-elected to Merri-bek Council for a fourth term, spoke to Chloe DS about her plans.

Big community forum opposes funding for militarism and war

Hundreds of people packed the Coburg Town Hall to discuss how to resist public money being used to prop up weapons corporations at the expense of essential services. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Docklands refugee encampment closes with lively march through CBD

Hundreds marched through the CBD to show support for refugees who are demanding permanent visas. Chris Slee reports.