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: 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 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: 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: 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.

AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-RALLY

AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-RALLY

(230127) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a rally in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 26, 2023. Tens of thousands of people attended "Invasion Day" rallies held across Australia's major cities, calling for changing or abolishing the date as the country celebrates its national holiday Australia Day. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands rally to protest against Australia Day" (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-RALLY

AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-RALLY

(230127) -- MELBOURNE, Jan. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a rally in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 26, 2023. Tens of thousands of people attended "Invasion Day" rallies held across Australia's major cities, calling for changing or abolishing the date as the country celebrates its national holiday Australia Day. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands rally to protest against Australia Day" (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

Japan lose 2-1 to Australia in World Cup q'fier

Japan lose 2-1 to Australia in World Cup q'fier

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan coach Takeshi Okada gestures in protest at the referee in the first half of his team's match against Australia in their final qualifier for next year's World Cup finals at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17. Australia came from behind to claim a 2-1 win to finish top of Asian Zone qualifying.

Japan lose 2-1 to Australia in World Cup q'fier

Japan lose 2-1 to Australia in World Cup q'fier

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan coach Takeshi Okada gestures in protest at the referee in the first half of his team's match against Australia in their final qualifier for next year's World Cup finals at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17. Australia came from behind to claim a 2-1 win to finish top of Asian Zone qualifying. (Kyodo)