Sue Bolton

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.ÌýDarren Saffin reports.

‘MUA: Here to stay!’ remembered at May Day dinner

One of the most significant battles in recent working-class history was remembered at the annual May Day dinner to support Â鶹´«Ã½ at Geelong Trades Hall. Sue Bull reports.

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

Merri-bek Council votes to be nuclear free

Motivated by federal Labor’s 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’s 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’s access to sunlight. Darren Saffin reports.

Merri-bek joins other councils saying no to citizenship ceremonies on Invasion Day

Merri-bek Council has decided to accept its First Nations Advisory Committee’s recommendation to stop holding citizenship ceremonies on January 26. Darren Saffin reports.

Victorian election shows dissatisfaction is polarised

As the cost-of-living and housing crises hit hard, Labor was re-elected in Victoria, despite a 5.8% negative swing which went both to the right and left. The socialist vote was encouraging, reports Jacob Andrewartha.Ìý

Convert quarantine centre into domestic violence shelter

A new empty facility offers a perfect opportunity to provide a temporary home for women escaping domestic violence.ÌýDarren Saffin reports.

Socialist Alliance says: Community need not corporate greed

As corporations increase prices and cause inflation, nearly everyone is feeling the pinch.ÌýSocialist Alliance is contesting the Victorian elections to help win pro-people changes by giving voice to grassroots campaigns.

Anger grows with Flemington Race Course flood wall

More than three councils and many residents opposed Racing Victoria’s 2004 proposal to build a flood wall around Flemington Racecourse because it would exacerbate flood risk in the area. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Socialist Alliance candidate calls for an ‘empty property tax’

Sue Bolton, Merri-bek Socialist Alliance councillor and Victorian election candidate, is calling for an ‘empty property tax’  to force landlords to stop land banking. Darren Saffin reports.

Moreland socialist councillors: ‘Councils must not abandon the elderly’

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