Merri-bek City Council

Socialist Alliance Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton wants Labor to abandon the move from proportional representation to single-member wards.Darren Saffin reports.

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Boltonisstanding for re-election to Merri-bek City Council, in Melbourne's inner northern suburbs. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance councillor for Merri-bek in Naarm/Melbourne, addressedthe rally organised by Hume for Palestine.

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Council voted unanimously to support two more Palestine motions, including ending support for weapons to Israel and supporting organisations helping recent Palestinian arrivals. Sue Bolton reports.

Three Victorian councils have supported motions condemning Israel’s war crimes in Gaza and calling for a permanent ceasefire. Sue Bull reports.

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

Merri-bek council condemned Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, calledfor a ceasefire, anend to the siege of Gaza, and for Labor toend political, military and diplomatic tieswith Israel. Chloe DS reports.

“Peter Khalil you can’t hide; you’re supporting genocide,” was the main chant from residents as a stream of horns and cheers from motorists erupted outside his Coburg office. Jordan AK reports.

Judging by thetootsof support for Palestine at the “Northern Suburbs Speak Out for Palestine”, people are standing with the Palestinian people. Sue Bolton reports.

The campaign for accessible tram stops in the Merri-Bek area is growing, with theRail Tram and Bus Union being the latest to throw its support behind the push for equity. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

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