Monica Harte

Merri-bek councillors take a stand against demolition of public housing estates

Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton believes聽councils can and should play a role in defending and extending public housing. Jordan AK reports.

Hundreds march on Peter Khalil鈥檚 office, a second time, calling for ceasefire

For the second time, hundreds marched on Labor MP Peter Khalil鈥檚 electorate office in Wills聽to demand he support a ceasefire. Chloe DS reports.

Calls mount on Labor to support a ceasefire

鈥淧eter Khalil you can鈥檛 hide; you鈥檙e supporting genocide,鈥 was the main chant from residents as a stream of horns and cheers from motorists erupted outside his Coburg office. Jordan AK reports.

Video: Socialist councillor speaks out on Gaza

The Australian government's policy is appalling but the people of Melbourne's northern suburbs support Gaza, Sue Bolton told 麻豆传媒.

Huge support for Merri-bek councillors' Palestine solidarity speak-out

Judging by the聽toots聽of support for Palestine at the 鈥淣orthern Suburbs Speak Out for Palestine鈥, people are standing with the Palestinian people. Sue Bolton reports.

Merri-bek community takes to the streets against AUKUS

Merri-bek City Councillors Sue Bolton and Monica Harte organised a community protest against the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Disability activists blockade Sydney Road, call for accessible tram stops

Sydney Road was blocked by campaigners calling for accessible tram stops before any more level crossing removal works are undertaken on the Upfield line.聽Darren Saffin reports.

Sign with a no nuclear symbol that reads 'nuclear free zone'

Merri-bek Council votes to be nuclear free

Motivated by federal Labor鈥檚 decision to spend billions on nuclear-powered submarines, Merri-bek Council passed a motion declaring the local government area a nuclear free zone. Darren Saffin reports.

Merri-bek Council rejects proposed development blocking neighbour鈥檚 sunlight

In a win for those opposed to inappropriate development, Merri-bek council has rejected a proposed apartment building that would have blocked a neighbour鈥檚 access to sunlight. Darren Saffin reports.

Moreland socialist councillors: 鈥楥ouncils must not abandon the elderly鈥

Twenty three Victorian councils have already, or are intending to, privatise their aged-care service since the聽federal government changed its funding model. Kerry Smith reports.

Second socialist elected in Moreland, after Labor property developer steps down

Long-term activist Monica Harte will become the second socialist councillor on Moreland City Council after a March 21 count-back by the Victorian Electoral Commission. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Monica Harte: 鈥楥ommunity-union campaigns are catalysts for change鈥

Experienced labour and community activist聽Monica Harte聽is standing as part of the Sue Bolton Moreland Team for the Moreland City Council elections.聽Sue Bolton asked her about her motivations to run for council.