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Brazil: Indigenous mobilisations defeat river privatisation in the Amazon The Brazilian government has been forced to revoke Decree 12600, which would have opened up vast stretches of the Madeira, Tocantins and Tapajós rivers to privatisation, reports Ben Radford, following...

The Brazilian government has been forced to revoke Decree 12600, following more than a month of protests by local indigenous communities in the city of Santarém, Pará — a state in northern Brazil covering a large portion of the lower Amazon. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/wo...

Antisemitism royal Commission fails at first hurdle Virginia Bell has shut the door on a broader examination of racism, Janet Parker argues, confirming that antisemitism will be exceptionalised in this royal commission.

We are right to fear that this royal commission will be weaponised to silence criticism of the genocide. This is precisely the expectation of Zionist organisations. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Protesters demand Australia recognises Cuba and Venezuela sovereignty Around 100 people called for an end the United States blockade of Cuba and Venezuela on the anniversary of the 1989 Caracazo revolt. Kerry Smith reports.

Around 100 people called for an end the United States blockade of Cuba and Venezuela at Sydney Town Hall on February 28, the anniversary of the 1989 Caracazo revolt in Venezuela. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Why ‘prices are down’ Coles and Woolies should be in public hands With millions already struggling in a cost-of-living crisis, supermarket giants Coles is finally being investigated. Isaac Nellist argues we should bring Coles and Woolworths into public hands.

With millions already struggling in a cost-of-living crisis, finally one of the supermarket giants, Coles, is being investigated. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Resisting genocide and police repression — why is Labor criminalising freedom of speech? Watch the highlights from the Green Left forum on ‘Resisting genocide and police repression — Why is Labor criminalising freedom of speech?’.

Green Left and Socialist Alliance held a forum called Resisting genocide and police repression — Why is Labor criminalising freedom of speech? at the Resistance Centre in Gadigal Country/Sydney on February 26. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Adjectives and allegiance: What Albanese’s word choices reveal Natalia Figueroa Barroso writes that Anthony Albanese’s Freudian slip, while playing a word association game, sums him up: White, misogynist and a loyal United States ally.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Freudian slip while playing a word association game at a Naarm event, sponsored by the Herald Sun, sums up exactly who he is: White, misogynist and a loyal United States ally. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Flag raising marks 50 years of Sahrawi struggle for self-determination in Western Sahara Supporters of Western Sahara gathered at Leichhardt Town Hall for a flag raising ceremony to mark 50 years since the Sahrawi people established their own sovereign and independent state, Isaac Nellist...

Supporters of Western Sahara gathered at Leichhardt Town Hall for a flag raising ceremony to mark 50 years since the Sahrawi people established their own sovereign and independent state, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Stop the war on Iran Socialist Alliance condemns the attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States and calls on the Australian Labor government to immediately reverse its support for this dangerous new drive to war.

Socialist Alliance condemns the attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States and calls on the Australian Labor government to immediately reverse its support for this dangerous new drive to war. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

UWU Members First ticket launched in WA The Rosemouth Hotel bar was overflowing with people supporting the launch of the Members First ticket for the United Workers Union (UWU) election. Riley Breen and Nova Sobieralski report.

The UWU campaign includes an eight-point plan for a more democratic union, including creating a strike fund, independence from the Labor Party and organising in the regions. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Join the March in March for Forests protests Join thousands of people across Australia on March 22 to demand an end to native forest logging and forest mining nationwide.

Join thousands of people across Australia on March 22 to demand an end to native forest logging and forest mining nationwide. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Community rejects new rat run road through Erskineville Residents are overwhelmingly opposed to a new road proposed by the City of Sydney from the WestConnex motorway off-ramp through the narrow streets of Erskineville. Andrew Chuter reports.

The idea that increasing road capacity reduces congestion runs counter to decades of empirical evidence. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Mardi Gras Board kicks out Pride in Protest over its opposition to genocide On the eve of the 48th Mardi Gras, Pride in Protest has been excluded by the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Board unless it removes a social media post opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza. Rachel Ev...

On the eve of the 48th Mardi Gras, Pride in Protest has been told by the Mardi Gras Board that it will not be allowed in the parade unless it removes a social media post which commented favourably on a Zionist group deciding to withdraw. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including HEN OGLEDD, whose LP contains probably the most innovative protest music you'll hear this year...

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including GOGOL BORDELLO, whose new LP reaches out to Ukrainian-born singer Eugene Hütz's fellow Ukrainians...

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026 #ukraine

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including TWAT UNION, whose LP seems built to enhance the stage show of the self-described "theatrical-feminist-punk-pop six-piece known for their wild, immersive gigs"...

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #feminist #punk

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including ANGEL GIRL, whose LP is full of what they call their "queer feminine rage"

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026 #queer

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including SEAN TAYLOR, who sings: "Prince Andrew misses Epstein, his millionaire pimp."

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #PrinceAndrew #AndrewMountbattenWindsor

France’s fascist offensive and the need for counterattack John Mullen reports that France’s right wing is hoping to use the death of a young fascist, Quentin Deranque, in street fighting in Lyon, to destroy key radical left organisation France Insoumise, eve...

France’s right wing is hoping to use the regrettable death of a young fascist, Quentin Deranque, in street fighting in Lyon, to destroy key radical left organisation France Insoumise, even if that means giving a huge boost to the fascists. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/wo...

10 new albums for a world in crisis, including YAKKIE, whose feminist punk protest songs "may be among the greatest released in this country in the last 30 to 50 years" according to one British reviewer...

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #feminism #punk #feminist

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including XBYRDX, who satirises Trump's "Make America Great Again" rhetoric

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including ERDA, who slams the kind of police brutality that was meted out on pro-Palestine protesters this month

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026 #palestine

10 new albums for a world in crisis, including MOMOKO GILL, whose new LP contains the song "When Palestine Is Free".

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026 #palestine

Here are 10 new albums for a world in crisis, including

MOMOKO GILL
ERDA
XBYRDX
YAKKIE
SEAN TAYLOR
ANGEL GIRL
TWAT UNION on @ilovealcopop.bsky.social
GOGOL BORDELLO
HEN OGLEDD

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#protestsongs #protestmusic #protestsongs2026 #protestmusic2026

Vale Lionel Fogarty: Trailblazing warrior poet (1958-2026) Uncle Lionel Fogarty worked tirelessly on political campaigns for Aboriginal peoples’ rights, while earnestly and consistently crafting provocative, complex poetry, writes Jim McIlroy.

Uncle Lionel Fogarty, trailblazing Aboriginal warrior and poet, has died, aged 68. He worked tirelessly throughout his life on political campaigns for Aboriginal peoples’ rights, while earnestly and consistently crafting provocative, complex poetry. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

On the Streets: Protesting US bases and imperialism On this episode of On The Streets, we discuss the global day of action against military bases and promote upcoming Palestine solidarity protests.

"On The Streets" is a new podcast by Green Left giving you bite-sized updates about the protest movements and grassroots campaigns across the country. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Protesters take action against Marles and Thai Air over export of F35 bomb door actuators Protesters took action inside Defence Minister Richard Marles’ electoral office and near Thai Air counters in Gadigal and Naarm to demand Labor stop approving bomb door actuators parts for Israel's F3...

Activists from Defend Peace Djilang took action inside Defence Minister Richard Marles’ electoral office calling on him to stop approving export permits of F35 parts to Israel. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/ne...

Watson’s CFMEU report to Qld inquiry is an attack on all unions Sue Bull argues that while the allegations sound bad, there is no hard evidence of the CFMEU’s criminality in Geoffrey Watson’s report to the Queensland Commission of inquiry into the union.

We are witnessing the most serious and blatant attack on the labour movement since Federation. The campaign to demonise and destroy the CFMEU is a warning to all unions that still believe they have to fight for their members’ rights in a class society. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Punishing language: Queensland’s antisemitism bill The Queensland Liberal National government has decided to deal with an alleged antisemitic problem by introducing new laws outlawing certain phrases and prohibiting symbols that “might reasonably” cau...

Despite existing federal laws already targeting protest, prohibited symbols and prohibited organisations, the states are proposing legislation that further stifles speech and lawful assembly. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...

Activists call for AUKUS to be scrapped in global day of action against US bases Anti-war and peace activists gathered at the entrance to HMAS Kuttabal, Garden Island, for the global anti-US bases action, called by World Beyond War. Kerry Smith reports.

At least 49 protests were organised across the world and in seven locations across Australia to say no to the US-led drive to militarism and war. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1447/ne...

NSW Greens human rights bill includes a right to housing If Greens MP Jenny Leong’s human rights bill is supported in NSW, tenants in New South Wales may soon be protected from evictions. Paul Gregoire reports.

If Greens MP Jenny Leong has her way, tenants in New South Wales may soon be protected. www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1448/an...