Djilang/Geelong

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 councillorswill let them downagain. Sue Bull ǰٲ.

Socialist Alliancewill likely gain another councillor in Victoria if the count back in the City of Greater Geelong proceeds in line withpast practice. Sue Bull reports.

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

One of the most significant battles in recentworking-class history was remembered at the annual May Day dinner to support 鶹ý at Geelong Trades Hall. Sue Bull reports.

Ged Kearney and Adele Welsh.

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

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

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

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

There was agood turn-out for theannual Geelong Pride March and Festival, organised byGeelong Rainbow.Sarah Hathway reports.

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 celebratesthose workers who won the 8-hour working day and proposes five campaignsthe union movementmust fight for today.

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

“End violence against women” was the theme of the Geelong Women Unionists Network’s 21st International Women’s Day breakfast, reports Jacqueline Kriz.