Victorian Socialists launch state election campaign
More than 250 people turned out for the launch of the Victorian Socialists 2022 Victorian State Election campaign.
Protests target Victorian anti-forestry protest legislation
A small group of activists took their opposition to anti-forestry protest legislation to the front steps of the Victorian Parliament. The activists were joined by Victorian Greens MPs Sam Hibbins and Tim Read.
Rally in Melbourne to demand stronger climate action
Close to 1,500 people turned out in Melbourne (Naarm) on Saturday for a rally to demand stronger action, by the new Albanese Government, on the climate emergency.
2022 Sony Alpha Awards: Editorial category award won
Photograph “Glued On” has taken out the Editorial category award in the 2022 Sony Alpha Awards photography competition.
Protest against GeelongPort’s gas hub backflip
A snap protest action is initiated at Lascelles Wharf, North Shore in Geelong; after GeelongPort announced that a commercial agreement had been reached between themselves and Viva to support the proposal and withdraw from the EES hearings.
State of the Environment Report – Melbourne Snap Action
On the morning of 19 July 2022, the federal Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, released the national State of the Environment Report. The report outlined terrible news about the extinction and the climate crisis.
2022 NAIDOC In The City
A celebration of NAIDOC Week, features live performances from leading Aboriginal musicians and entertainers; including Emma Donovan, Benny Walker, The Indigenous Outreach Projects Hip Hop Crew and a performance by Cerulean the Miss First Nations 2021.
2022 Victorian NAIDOC March
A large crowd brave the wet and cold weather for the 2022 Victorian NAIDOC march. The theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week is “get up, stand up, show up”.
Rally for Abortion Rights (Melbourne)
In response to the overturning of Roe v Wade by the US Supreme Court, and attacks on women’s rights by right-wing politicians in both Australia and abroad; thousands of people rally in Melbourne to stand in solidarity with abortion rights.
Blockade Australia – Sydney Mobilisation
A week-long mobilisation in Sydney, initiated by Blockade Australia, against climate inaction.
Red Rebels, St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne
The Red Rebels visit Gaia (by Luke Jerram) at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne. The Red Rebels symbolise the blood shared by all species.
‘First Taste of Freedom’ Cricket Match
A number of recently released refugees – alongside their supporters – celebrate their newly-found freedom through a game of cricket.
Emergency Rally for Palestine: Save Al-Aqsa
Rally in support of Palestine and the Palestinian people in the face of renewed attacks against them at the hands of the State of Israel.
Palm Sunday 2022 – Walk for Justice for Refugees
Palm Sunday 2022 – Walk for Justice for Refugees in Melbourne.
Park Hotel refugees are now all free
Refugee advocates have today confirmed that the last of the refugees who were being detained in the Park Hotel, Carlton, have been granted visas and released into the community. Photo round up from the last two years of protest and activism.
Just Stop It: A Week of (Extinction) Rebellion
A round up of the first week of Extinction Rebellion’s ‘Just Stop It’ campaign aimed at targeting fuel infrastructure.
School Strike For Climate – Melbourne/Naarm, 25 March 2022
School students take to the streets of Melbourne to demand climate justice.
“Locked On” officially selected for the Setting Sun Film Festival
MH Media’s documentary short film “Locked On” has received Official Selection in the 2022 Setting Sun Film Festival (SSFF), which is to begin on 5 May 2022.
Stand for Uyghurs Australia – Melbourne rally
Rally called by Stand 4 Uyghurs Australia, East Turkistan Australian Association and Podium to stand against the oppression of the Uyghur people at the hands of the Chinese government.
Rally: Fight for Public Health and Workplace Safety
Rally initiated by Workers Solidarity and a number of other groups to call for a workers’-led response to the COVID-19 pandemic.