More prison time for West Gate climate protesters
Two protesters who blocked Melbourne's West Gate Bridge at peak hour have been handed a two-month prison term after they appealed their 21-day sentences.
demonstration
MPs clash with pro-Palestinian protesters over Gaza war
Queensland MPs have clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters outside parliament during a rally against the Gaza conflict.
agriculture
demonstration
economy, business and finance
electricity production and distribution
energy
environmental issue
politics
Shock at call for moratorium on ‘reckless renewables’
Anti-renewables activists want to protect agricultural land but the energy industry says solar and wind is future-proofing farmers and giving regions new jobs.
Many thousands turn out for Invasion Day protests
Invasion Day protests have been held around Australia with tens of thousands of demonstrators calling for an end to discrimination and deaths in custody.
‘Continue to resist’: National rallies demand ceasefire
For the eighth week in a row, supporters for a free Palestine marched through Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on Sunday, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
PM condemns protest targeting Hamas hostages’ group
Demonstrators have targeted the loved ones of people held hostage by Hamas, who are in Australia pushing for their freedom.
Disrupt Burrup activists slam search, seizure of phones
A group of protesters have been searched by police and had their phones seized as they attempted to film a documentary outside Woodside's Burrup Hub.
Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools
Education union members have been condemned by the Victorian government for calling on teachers and staff to invite Palestine advocates to speak at schools.
‘Get educated’: students strike to support Palestinians
NSW school students swapped textbooks for placards at a rally in solidarity with children in Gaza who can't go to school after Israel declared war on Hamas.
Palestine supporters target US consulate and Pine Gap
The United States consulate has been splattered with paint as Palestine supporters staged a protest in Melbourne and near the Pine Gap defence facility.
Students rally to support a free Palestine
School students have rallied in Melbourne to show solidarity with Palestinians, blocking traffic at a major intersection.
More Australians flee Gaza as ceasefire calls mount
A big group of Australians has escaped war-torn Gaza as the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas.
Students skip school to rally over climate ‘shame’
Students across the nation have taken a day out of class to protest government inaction on climate change and the continued support of fossil fuels.
Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims
Thousands have rallied in support of Palestine across the country, with a vigil also commemorating Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.
Wong calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital
Penny Wong has urged Israel to respect international law and cease its strikes against Gaza's largest hospital as ceasefire calls grow.
Defiance and demands as thousands rally over Gaza war
The streets of Sydney and Melbourne have been flooded with protesters as Australian communities remain divided over the conflict in the Middle East.
Police approve pro-Palestine march for 10,000 turnout
Organisers of a pro-Palestine march in Sydney expect it to be the city's biggest protest since the Hamas-Israel conflict escalated this month.
‘On the side of humanity’: Palestinian supporters march
Thousands of people have attended a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney urging the federal government to push for an immediate ceasefire on Gaza.
Almost 100 people land in Dubai from Israel
Australians have landed in Dubai after another government assisted flight left Israel, as the government continues to help get people out.
Government united in Middle East conflict stance: PM
The prime minister has confirmed he won't be visiting Israel during his time overseas after Joe Biden and Rushi Sunak rushed to the Middle East this week.
No rallies for man accused of anti-Semitic threats
A Sydney man has been bailed for allegedly threatening four Jewish teens amid ongoing tensions after Hamas attacks on Israelis.
Australians march for Palestine as tensions mount
Australians have gathered in support of Palestine as authorities in NSW defend the decision to use "extraordinary powers" for more planned protests.
Pro-Palestine rallies to be staged around Australia
Several marches for Palestine are planned around Australia, with NSW authorities flagging the use of "extraordinary powers".
Police ready for pro-Palestine rallies around Australia
More than 100 police have descended on Sydney's Hyde Park ahead of rallies for Palestine across Australia.
Police monitor pro-Palestine rallies around Australia
Security is tight with more than 100 police on duty at Sydney's Hyde Park as rallies calling for an end to the Gaza blockade get under way across Australia.
Crowds flock to Sydney, Melbourne pro-Palestine rallies
Thousands of protesters have rallied peacefully in Sydney and Melbourne, calling for an end to Israel's blockade on Gaza, amid a heavy police presence.
‘No’ voters rally to voice their referendum opposition
People voting against the proposed Indigenous voice are rallying in major cities, arguing the referendum has divided Australia.
PM to seek cross-party consensus if ‘yes’ vote wins
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a joint committee will oversee legislation to implement a voice to parliament if the referendum passes.
Nationwide rallies decry decade-long offshore detention
Australians opposed to offshore detention are demonstrating around the country, urging the government to end the punitive policy after 10 years in operation
NSW premier seeks to ban livestreamed climate protests
NSW Premier Chris Minns will meet with Facebook in an attempt to block climate activists from livestreaming illegal protests he says put lives at risk.
Traffic chaos as climate protesters take it up a level
Brisbane traffic has been thrown into chaos as climate activists take their protests to the street, with the public warned to brace for rolling national action.