Kuku Yalanji woman Pat O'Shane

Festival of the Daring discusses justice, restoring ecosystems, planting seeds for a new society

Campaigns for First Nations justice, housing and international solidarity were discussed at the Festival of the Daring as part of Ecosocialism 2022. Kerry Smith reports.

Behind the good socialist vote in Far North Queensland

Socialist Alliance’s Far North Queensland branch took up the challenge posed byÌýthe conservative strongholds of Warren EntschÌýand Bob Katter in Far North Queensland and helped increase the progressive vote. Jonathan Strauss reports.

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Elections: Progressive advance shows there’s a mood for change

The federal election result shows that through grassroots community activism and outreach, socialist and progressive ideas can win popular support.ÌýAlex Salmon andÌýSue BoltonÌýreport.Ìý

‘Democracy is worth it’: Pat O’Shane calls for remote polling booths to be staffed

Kuku Yalanji woman Pat O’ShaneÌýhas slammed the reported failure to find staff for polling booths in Cape York communities. Kerry Smith reports.

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Cairns: Art auction in support of socialist candidate

An art auction will help raise funds for Socialist Alliance candidate Pat O'Shane, reports Jonathan Strauss.

Continuing in the footsteps of North Queensland’s rich red history

North Queensland has a rich socialist history, with women, migrants and First Nations people playing a big role. Renee Lees reports.

Socialist YouTube reaches beyond the ‘converted’

Socialist Alliance Sydney candidate Andrew Chuter is pioneeringÌýshort YouTube videos to take the campaign message beyond the usual suspects. Peter Boyle reports.

Pat O’Shane: ‘Racists should be put last’

Kuku Yalanji woman Pat O’Shane is calling on voters to put the Liberal National MP Warren Entsch last on the ballot given his support for the racist One Nation party. Renee LeesÌýreports.

Socialist Alliance candidate Pat O'Shane: 'We need adequate housing for all'

Socialist Alliance candidate for LeichhardtÌýPat O'Shane discusses some ofÌýthe critical issues in this federal election:Ìýhousing,Ìýhealthcare,Ìýeducation and First Nations peoples' rights.Ìý

Standing up for a free Palestine

A vigil for the release ofÌýPalestinian aid worker Mohammed El Halabi was organised on April 2. Kerry Smith reports.

Pat O'Shane speaks about a lifetime of defiance at IWD

Pat O’Shane told a packed-out International Women’s Day celebration in CairnsÌýabout her lifetime of defiance against racism and authorities. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Pat O’Shane eyes off Canberra: ‘I’m going to be a bulldozer’

Former New South Wales magistrate and Kuku Yalanji elderÌýPat O’Shane intends to take her trailblazing attitude to government to force much-needed change in the areas of climate, corruption and social justice.