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: 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: 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.

Residents in Australian coastal town protest against AUKUS nuclear submarine base

STORY: Residents in Australian coastal town protest against AUKUS nuclear submarine base SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: WOLLONGONG, Australia CATEGORY: MILITARY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEXANDER BROWN, Founding member of Wollongong Against War and Nukes 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARTHUR RORRIS, Secretary of the South Coast Labour Council in New South Wales 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALEXANDER BROWN, Founding member Wollongong Against War and Nukes STORYLINE: Some local residents rallied in a town on Australia's eastern coast on Saturday to protest against possible plans to establish a local base for nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS agreement. Members and supporters of the local activist group Wollongong Against War and Nukes (WAWAN) joined the annual May Day March in Wollongong, some 85 km south of Sydney, to voice their concerns. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEXANDER BROWN, Founding member of Wollongong Agai

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 commemorates 85th anniversary of wharfies' protest against Japanese atrocities in China

STORY: Australia commemorates 85th anniversary of wharfies' protest against Japanese atrocities in China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: WOLLONGONG, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Dalfram Dispute STORYLINE: A ceremony was held on Wednesday in Australia's Port Kembla to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Dalfram Dispute, during which Australian workers protested to support China's fight against Japanese aggression. At the ceremony, China's acting Consul General in Sydney Wang Chunsheng paid tribute to the noble actions of the wharfies. "The long and enduring friendship between China and Australia has grown stronger over the years. We are here today to honor the memory of the elder generation and learn from history, to cherish peace, to inherit friendship, and to create a better future," Wang noted. During the ceremony, representatives of the two countries laid wreaths at the D

Australians protest against AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

STORY: Australians protest against AUKUS nuclear submarine deal DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest outside the Sydney Town Hall 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS DOHERTY, Protester STORYLINE: Dozens of people gathered outside the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday to protest against a newly-announced nuclear submarine agreement between Australia and its AUKUS partners, namely Britain and the United States. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS DOHERTY, Protester "I felt very sad. It was a very bad day for Australia and for Australian young people. It means that for the next 20 to 40 years, Australia will be facing a massive expenditure. Instead of dealing with the problems that are in our own country and in the region, there will be wasting money on these dreadful weapons of mass destruction. That is completely unnecessary. And we've always said that there's a better way to respond to our neighbors, rather than firing rockets an

'Occupy' protest in Sydney

'Occupy' protest in Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia - People gather in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 15, 2011, to protest against income disparity. Movements inspired by the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York have spread to other parts of the world.

'Occupy' protest in Sydney

'Occupy' protest in Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia - People gather in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 15, 2011, to protest against income disparity. Movements inspired by the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York have spread to other parts of the world. (Kyodo)

Sydney protest over George Floyd killing

Sydney protest over George Floyd killing

Thousands gather in central Sydney on June 6, 2020, in protest over the killing of George Floyd in the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sydney protest over George Floyd killing

Sydney protest over George Floyd killing

Thousands gather in central Sydney on June 6, 2020, in protest over the killing of George Floyd in the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sydney protest over George Floyd killing

Sydney protest over George Floyd killing

Thousands gather in central Sydney on June 6, 2020, in protest over the killing of George Floyd in the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Protest against ads on Sydney Opera House roof

Protest against ads on Sydney Opera House roof

Protesters demonstrate in Sydney on Oct. 9, 2018, against the display of advertisements on the Sydney Opera House roof. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Protest against ads on Sydney Opera House roof

Protest against ads on Sydney Opera House roof

Protesters demonstrate in Sydney on Oct. 9, 2018, against the display of advertisements on the Sydney Opera House roof. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo