Court scraps ‘marine exclusion zone’ ahead of protest
A temporary exclusion zone intended to help police a major planned climate protest, has been scrapped by a court just one hour before it was due to commence.
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Climate protest flotilla descends on biggest coal port
A sea of kayaks has entered the water at the Port of Newcastle as climate activists protested over ongoing approvals for fossil fuel projects.
Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships
Protesters have been arrested and charged after allegedly paddling into ship lanes and disrupting coal vessels in the Port of Newcastle.
Tensions flare in Georgia’s separatist Abkhazia region
Protesters and police have clashed in the Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia over a proposed pact that would allow Russians to buy apartments there.
Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port
Plans by climate protesters to hold a floating blockade of a major coal port have been deemed unlawful by the NSW Supreme Court, but organisers vow to fight on.
‘Vile’ neo-Nazi protesters climb Indigenous sacred site
A group of protesters are being investigated by police and national parks staff for climbing a sacred Indigenous site.
Heavy police presence as rival London marches kick off
Police are out in force in London to prevent clashes between two rival protest movements.
Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants
Angrily challenged by some and warmly embraced by others, King Charles and Queen Camilla have received a mixed reaction from Indigenous Australians.
‘Israeli swastika’: restaurant boss’s claim over symbol
A restaurateur who pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestinian rally, initially told police it was an "Israeli swastika".
Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon
Protesters are ready to fight police again over a sign attacking Israel as more Australians evacuated out of Lebanon arrive home.
Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed
The Australian Defence Force constantly reviews the safety of its personnel in the Middle East after reports United Nations peacekeepers have been targeted.
‘We did not ask for this war’: Jewish community gathers
The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil.
Defiant pro-Palestine supporters vow to keep rallying
Pro-Palestine supporters have rallied across Australia on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel - and vowed to continue.
‘Lucky’ Australians evade Israeli bombs to return home
Australians have touched down at home after fleeing Israel's escalating bombardment and invasion of Lebanon.
Anniversary protests to ‘set back’ Gaza cause, PM says
As the Israeli community prepares to commemorate a day of deaths not seen since the Holocaust, political leaders are discouraging planned pro-Palestine vigils.
Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally
Police and pro-Palestine protesters have reached agreement allowing a rally to go ahead in Sydney over the weekend, after the dispute reached the Supreme Court.
Protesters wave Hezbollah flags at Australian rally
Attendees at an inner-city pro-Palestine rally have waved Hezbollah flags, prompting the a referral to the federal police.
Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support
Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.
‘Not going away’: nurses, midwives demand wage increase
Nurses and midwives are on a collision course with the NSW government, as both sides dig in and pay negotiations threaten to get uglier.
‘Flock off’: furious farmers fume over sheep export ban
Furious farmers have flocked to Parliament House to rail against a live sheep export ban, with truckies and cockies making their voices heard.
Top cop slams ‘hypocrite’ activists after violent rally
Dozens of police and protesters have been injured in violent scenes outside a weapons convention in Melbourne with missiles thrown and rubber bullets fired.
Protesters return as leaders slam ‘disgraceful’ actions
Anti-war activists returned to the streets of Melbourne as political leaders slammed their roles in violent scuffles that broke out with police.
Activists say ‘NO’ as Vic mulls weapons expo return
Victoria's treasurer has signalled a controversial weapons expo could return to the state despite days of protests some of which which descended into violence.
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal
Israel's biggest union has launched a general strike to pressure the Netanyahu government into agreeing to a ceasefire deal to bring hostages in Gaza home.
Call for 90-day detention cap to end asylum ‘cruelty’
Asylum-seeker advocates say a proposal to cap immigration detention at 90 days would be the first step to addressing Australia's 'crisis of detention'.
Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor
Women have marched across India in their hundreds of thousands as outrage and the demand for justice grew following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
Bangladesh’s parliament dissolved after PM resigns
Bangladesh's president has dissolved parliament, paving the way for new elections after prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid violent unrest.
Bangladesh PM Hasina quits amid widening unrest
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country as protesters stormed her official residence, ending her 15 years in power.
UK police brace for more unrest after killing of girls
British police have made arrests and are preparing for more violent demonstrations following rioting over the killing of three girls in northern England.
At least 73 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has brought in an indefinite nation-wide curfew as the death toll from clashes reached at least 73.
UK far-right mob attacking hotel housing asylum seekers
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers, calling it "far-right thuggery" as widespread violence broke out.