Australia: Protest Erupts on Last Day of Herzog’s Visit in Melbourne 3

Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday, February 12, the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting slogans against him and holding signs and Palestinian flags.

Australia: Protest Erupts on Last Day of Herzog’s Visit in Melbourne 2

Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday, February 12, the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting slogans against him and holding signs and Palestinian flags.

Australia: Protest Erupts on Last Day of Herzog’s Visit in Melbourne

Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday, February 12, the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting slogans against him and holding signs and Palestinian flags.

Australia: Rally Held at Surry Hills Police Station After Herzog Protest Clashes

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Surry Hills Police Station in Sydney on Tuesday, February 10, to protest what they described as excessive police force during the previous night’s demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. The rally followed clashes that led to arrests and charges, with protesters saying police disrupted peaceful protests and a Muslim prayer.

Australia: Rally Held at Surry Hills Police Station After Herzog Protest Clashes 2

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Surry Hills Police Station in Sydney on Tuesday, February 10, to protest what they described as excessive police force during the previous night’s demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. The rally followed clashes that led to arrests and charges, with protesters saying police disrupted peaceful protests and a Muslim prayer.

Australia: Protesters and Police Clash Outside Sydney Town Hall Over Herzog’s Visit

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Protesters gathered outside Sydney Town Hall clashed with police, resulting in several arrests. Officers used pepper spray and were seen shoving and using force to disperse the crowd during the confrontation.

Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security 4

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security 3

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security 2

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

Australia: Tens of Thousands Join Invasion Day Rallies

Invasion Day rallies were held across multiple cities and regions in Australia on Monday, Januar 26, 2026, drawing tens of thousands of participants nationwide. In Sydney, several thousand people took part in rallies calling for Indigenous rights, truth-telling about history, and reconciliation. In Melbourne, large crowds gathered for mostly peaceful demonstrations, with speeches urging action on injustices faced by Indigenous communities and reforms to history education.

Australia: Anti-Iranian Regime Protest Outside U.S. Consulate in Melbourne

A protest against the Iranian regime took place in front of the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne on Monday, January 12.

Australia: ‘March for Australia’ Rallies Held Across Country 2

Crowds gathered across Australia on Sunday, October 19, for the “March for Australia” rallies, protesting what organizers called “mass immigration.” In Melbourne, two officers were hospitalized after attempting to separate anti-immigration demonstrators from a counter “United Against Racism” protest.

Australia: ‘March for Australia’ Rallies Held Across Country

Crowds gathered across Australia on Sunday, October 19, for the “March for Australia” rallies, protesting what organizers called “mass immigration.” In Melbourne, two officers were hospitalized after attempting to separate anti-immigration demonstrators from a counter “United Against Racism” protest.

Australia: Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt After Gaza Aid Flotilla Intercepted

Sydney and Melbourne saw snap pro-Palestinian protests on Thursday, October 2 after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. About 400 people gathered in Sydney, briefly spilling onto light rail tracks, while around 200 protested in Melbourne. Police restrained some demonstrators, but no arrests were reported, and both rallies dispersed without major incidents.

Australia: Multiple Groups Stage Protests Across Major Cities 3

Multiple groups held demonstrations in various Australian cities on Saturday, September 13. The Australia Unites rallies, organized by far-right and anti-vaccine groups, rallied against government policies on cost of living, health, and the environment. At the same time, Indigenous and Palestinian activists held a National Day of Action against racism and fascism, partly in response to a neo-Nazi raid on Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne in August.

Australia: Multiple Groups Stage Protests Across Major Cities 4

Multiple groups held demonstrations in various Australian cities on Saturday, September 13. The Australia Unites rallies, organized by far-right and anti-vaccine groups, rallied against government policies on cost of living, health, and the environment. At the same time, Indigenous and Palestinian activists held a National Day of Action against racism and fascism, partly in response to a neo-Nazi raid on Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne in August.

Australia: Multiple Groups Stage Protests Across Major Cities 2

Multiple groups are holding demonstrations in various Australian cities on Saturday, September 13. The Australia Unites rallies, organized by far-right and anti-vaccine groups, are protesting government policies on cost of living, health, and the environment. At the same time, Indigenous and Palestinian activists are holding a National Day of Action against racism and fascism, partly in response to a neo-Nazi raid on Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne in August. Authorities, particularly in Victoria, are cautious of potential clashes between far-right and far-left participants, though organizers of both movements emphasize that their protests are intended to remain peaceful.

Australia: Multiple Groups Stage Protests Across Major Cities

Multiple groups are holding demonstrations in various Australian cities on Saturday, September 13. The Australia Unites rallies, organized by far-right and anti-vaccine groups, are protesting government policies on cost of living, health, and the environment. At the same time, Indigenous and Palestinian activists are holding a National Day of Action against racism and fascism, partly in response to a neo-Nazi raid on Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne in August. Authorities, particularly in Victoria, are cautious of potential clashes between far-right and far-left participants, though organizers of both movements emphasize that their protests are intended to remain peaceful.

Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide 4

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide 3

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide 2

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace 5

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace 4

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace 3

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace 2

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

Australia: Thousands Rally in Brisbane for Gaza Peace

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Brisbane on Sunday, August 24 to call for an end to the conflict in Gaza.

Australia: Thousands March in Melbourne Calling for Peace, Aid to Gaza

About 25,000 people gathered in Melbourne on Sunday, August 3, marching through the CBD, demanding peace and aid access to Gaza amid a worsening hunger crisis.

Australia: Mass Gaza Protest Marches Across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge 2

Tens of thousands marched across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge in the rain on Sunday, August 3, demanding peace and aid access to Gaza amid a worsening hunger crisis. Police say 90,000 joined, far surpassing initial estimates.

Australia: Mass Gaza Protest Marches Across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge

Tens of thousands marched across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge in the rain on Sunday, August 3, demanding peace and aid access to Gaza amid a worsening hunger crisis. Police say 90,000 joined, far surpassing initial estimates.

Australia: Thousands Join Invasion Day Protests Nationwide 2

Thousands of people joined "Invasion Day" marches across Australia, as Indigenous communities and their allies protested the observance of January 26 as the national day. Most capital cities hosted multiple protests alongside events celebrating Indigenous culture.

Australia: Thousands Join Invasion Day Protests Nationwide

Thousands of people joined "Invasion Day" marches across Australia, as Indigenous communities and their allies protested the observance of January 26 as the national day. Most capital cities hosted multiple protests alongside events celebrating Indigenous culture.

Australia: Construction Workers Protest In Melbourne And Sydney Over CFMEU Administration

Tens of thousands of construction workers flooded streets of Melbourne and Sydney on Wednesday, September 18 to protest over government’s decision of placing CFMEU’s construction section under administration.

Australia: Police Clash With Anti-War Protesters Outside Land Forces Expo In Melbourne 5

Anti-war protesters rallied outside 2024 International Land Defence Exposition held in Melbourne on Wednesday, September 11. However, the demonstrations turned violent as clashes happened between the police and the crowd. Police were pelted with rocks, cans of baked beans, and horse manure while they deployed sponge grenades, flash-bang devices and irritant sprays back. Dozens were arrested. Among the protesting crowd, many were also waving Palestinian flags and chanting pro-Palestinian slogans demanding a ceasefire.

Australia: Police Clash With Anti-War Protesters Outside Land Forces Expo In Melbourne 4

Anti-war protesters rallied outside 2024 International Land Defence Exposition held in Melbourne on Wednesday, September 11. However, the demonstrations turned violent as clashes happened between the police and the crowd. Police were pelted with rocks, cans of baked beans, and horse manure while they deployed sponge grenades, flash-bang devices and irritant sprays back. Dozens were arrested. Among the protesting crowd, many were also waving Palestinian flags and chanting pro-Palestinian slogans demanding a ceasefire.

Australia: Police Clash With Anti-War Protesters Outside Land Forces Expo In Melbourne 2

Anti-war protesters rallied outside 2024 International Land Defence Exposition held in Melbourne on Wednesday, September 11. However, the demonstrations turned violent as clashes happened between the police and the crowd. Police were pelted with rocks, cans of baked beans, and horse manure while they deployed sponge grenades, flash-bang devices and irritant sprays back. Dozens were arrested. Among the protesting crowd, many were also waving Palestinian flags and chanting pro-Palestinian slogans demanding a ceasefire.

Australia: Police Clash With Anti-War Protesters Outside Land Forces Expo In Melbourne 3

Anti-war protesters rallied outside 2024 International Land Defence Exposition held in Melbourne on Wednesday, September 11. However, the demonstrations turned violent as clashes happened between the police and the crowd. Police were pelted with rocks, cans of baked beans, and horse manure while they deployed sponge grenades, flash-bang devices and irritant sprays back. Dozens were arrested. Among the protesting crowd, many were also waving Palestinian flags and chanting pro-Palestinian slogans demanding a ceasefire.

Australia: Police Clash With Anti-War Protesters Outside Land Forces Expo In Melbourne

Anti-war protesters rallied outside 2024 International Land Defence Exposition held in Melbourne on Wednesday, September 11. However, the demonstrations turned violent as clashes happened between the police and the crowd. Police were pelted with rocks, cans of baked beans, and horse manure while they deployed sponge grenades, flash-bang devices and irritant sprays back. Dozens were arrested. Among the protesting crowd, many were also waving Palestinian flags and chanting pro-Palestinian slogans demanding a ceasefire.

Australia: Thousands Of Constructions Workers Protest Against CFMEU Takeover 4

More than 10,000 workers took to the streets across Australia to protest the federal take over of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) on Tuesday, August 27.

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More than 10,000 workers took to the streets across Australia to protest the federal take over of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) on Tuesday, August 27.

Australia: Thousands Of Constructions Workers Protest Against CFMEU Takeover

More than 10,000 workers took to the streets across Australia to protest the federal take over of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) on Tuesday, August 27.

Australia: Thousands Of Constructions Workers Protest Against CFMEU Takeover 2

More than 10,000 workers took to the streets across Australia to protest the federal take over of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) on Tuesday, August 27.

Stoppa Israel demonstration

Stoppa Israel demonstration

Australian fans of the Eurovision contest listen to visual artist and DJ Teemu Keisteri aka Windows95man and singer Henri Piispanen representing Finland as they perform at the Folkets Park transformed into Eurovision Village in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Australia: Pro-Palestine Protests Continue At University Of Sydney

Pro-Palestine protests continued on campus at The University of Sydney on Friday, April 26, calling for a ceasefire and demanding the government to cut ties with corporations accused of supporting Israel.

Australia: Activists Stage Protest At US Consulate Against Israel’s Airstrikes On Rafah

A group of pro-Palestinian activists staged a protest at US Consulate General in Melbourne on Thursday, February 15 in response to Israel's bombardment of Rafah.

US Fighter Jets Capable Of Carrying Nuclear Weapons To Be Deployed In UK

US Fighter Jets Capable Of Carrying Nuclear Weapons To Be Deployed In UK

Handout photo dated March 30, 2019 of Capt. Andrew Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs a dedication pass during the Melbourne Air and Space Show in Melbourne, FL, USA. The UK media reports that two F-35A squadrons have already been deployed and will soon arrive at the US-leased Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath in England. These are low-visibility aircraft designed to deliver tactical nuclear strikes; they are also capable of conducting air-to-air combat tasks and gathering intelligence. Military sources stress that deploying 54 F-35 fighter jets, which will replace the F-15s currently at the air base, is a "significant step" because the F-15s are also capable of carrying nuclear weapons but are less advanced. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook via ABACAPRESS.COM

Australian technology to aid landmine clearing efforts

STORY: Australian technology to aid landmine clearing efforts DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of demonstration of the new Australian detection technology to help with landmine-clearing efforts STORYLINE: Australia's national science agency has developed new technology to help global landmine-clearing efforts. The new detection technology, revealed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to coincide with International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on Tuesday, uses magnetic resonance technology capable of detecting the molecular signature of explosives used in landmines. It is more reliable than metal detectors currently used to detect landmines as well as being cost-effective. The CSIRO has established a new company, MRead, to develop the technology into hand-held detectors. "The precision of this technology will be a game-changer for landmine-clearing efforts, delivering a so

Antinuclear power rally in Australia

Antinuclear power rally in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia - About 300 people take part in a demonstration in Melbourne, Australia, on March 11, 2012, against nuclear power and uranium mining in Australia. The event was held on the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, which triggered a nuclear crisis at a power plant in Fukushima Prefecture.

Oxfam protests against Olympic ''sweatshop'' sportswear

Oxfam protests against Olympic ''sweatshop'' sportswear

SYDNEY, Australia - Members of Oxfam Community Aid Abroad stage a ''sew-in'' demonstration in Sydney's business district on June 1 featuring masked machinists representing garment workers. The Australian arm of Oxfam International, a charity organization which seeks to alleviate poverty and suffering, said that the Olympics movement is evading its social responsibility by endorsing sportswear produced in sweatshop conditions by millions of exploited workers around the world.