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- The Palestinian Nakba has continued for its 78th year.by Michael JohnstoneThe 15th of May marks the date used by Palestinians and those who stand with them to remember the first Nakba. The word Nakba is Arabic, translating to catastrophe, disaster, calamity. The Nakba started in 1948 when Zionist militia started the process of ethnically cleansing the state of Palestine in order to create an ethnostate… Read more: The Palestinian Nakba has continued for its 78th year.
- “Nice watermelon pin you f####t” – alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith supporterby Michael JohnstoneLets be clear from the outset, Ben Roberts-Smith (BRS) has not endorsed the rally that took place on Sunday 26th April or its organisers. Supporters of the alleged war criminal were met with anti-fascist protestors out the front of the Victorian Parliment building on Spring St in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. The pro-BRS rally was organised by… Read more: “Nice watermelon pin you f####t” – alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith supporter
- “Don’t Deny This Holocaust,” reads protestors’ sign during Palestinian Prisoner Day commemoration rally.by Michael JohnstoneOn Sunday April 19 thousands marched through the streets of Naarm/Melbourne, Australia as part of international protests commemorating Palestinian Prisoner Day, which officialy falls on April 17 each year. This year held particular significance following the passing of new laws in Israel, lowering barriers to the state sanctioned killing of Palestinians found guilty in a… Read more: “Don’t Deny This Holocaust,” reads protestors’ sign during Palestinian Prisoner Day commemoration rally.
- ‘The World Won’t Be Free Until Palestine Is Free’ – Protestors’ Signby Michael JohnstoneSunday the 29th March 2026 in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia saw thousands gather for the 50th anniversary of Palestinian Land Day, which falls on the 30th of March. The rally was organised by Free Palestine Melbourne. Land Day as described by ‘The Palestinian Information Centre’ is: The events of Land Day erupted on March 30, 1976, when… Read more: ‘The World Won’t Be Free Until Palestine Is Free’ – Protestors’ Sign
- Overcoming Photographic Inertia – A Free Zineby Michael JohnstoneI don’t know about you, but I have often found that when I walk out the door I am a bit slow to use the shutter or make things I like. I’m not sure of the reason for this. I often feel like I might be some kind of creative reptile who needs an unknown… Read more: Overcoming Photographic Inertia – A Free Zine
- Street Photography Ethicsby Michael JohnstoneStreet photography has been a love of mine for a long time, for as long as I can remember, even before picking up a camera I have always loved the images that come from the discipline. It documents the world, our humanity, the beauty of it, the drama of it, warts and all. For me… Read more: Street Photography Ethics
- “We will march! We will roar! Forests are worth fighting for!”by Michael JohnstoneOn Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 11am roughly a thousand people gathered on a hot Autumn day in Parliament Gardens (Naarm/Melbourne, Australia) for a March in March for Forests event organised by the Bob Brown Foundation. It was one of 14 protests with thousands of people around the country drawing attention to the systemic failures… Read more: “We will march! We will roar! Forests are worth fighting for!”
- Small When Far..by Michael JohnstoneIt’s a warm Saturday night, the city revelry is in full swing. In the distance you can hear people howling, laughing. You can smell the many drinks on people as they pass by with varying levels of composure. Click!! A picture is made. A moment is immortalised. A waiter closing up. In the distance a… Read more: Small When Far..








