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- 3rd Anniversary of Palestinian Genocide in Gaza
Thousands of protesters march through central Melbourne during a rally marking the third anniversary of the start of the Gaza genocide. A group of approximately a dozen pro-Israel counter-protesters gathered near the main rally outside the State Library of Victoria, with a significant police presence keeping the two sides separated. During the pro-Palestine rally, the… Read more: 3rd Anniversary of Palestinian Genocide in Gaza - A Most Unusual SundayToday March for Australia held a rally. One protester was dressed as a chicken, another as a medieval crusader holding a flimsy wooden cross. People proclaiming to be fighting for free speech were seen actively going out of their way to remove statements in chalk they disagreed with. And honestly, the whole thing was just… Read more: A Most Unusual Sunday
- Community group challenges data centre plans at former Ford Campbellfield siteA newly formed community group has staged its first public demonstration against plans for one of Naarm/Melbourne’s largest data centres, citing environmental concerns and lack of genuine consultation around the development at the former Ford factory site. “No Data Centre Campbellfield,” which formed in recent months, gathered roughly 50 members and supporters near the construction… Read more: Community group challenges data centre plans at former Ford Campbellfield site
- Anti-Racism Demonstration at Dandenong MarketApproximately 200 protestors gathered at the Dandenong Market located in the south eastern suburbs of Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. The protest was against the increase in racism and anti-immigrant messaging coming from political parties including One Nation. Speeches were heard from local community leaders and political figures. Chants included ‘Migrants are welcome, racists are not” as the… Read more: Anti-Racism Demonstration at Dandenong Market
- Community Calls For A Moratorium On AI Data CentersDespite rainy conditions, approximately 200 local residents and supporters assembled at Hansen Reserve, West Footscray, on 9 August 2026, to protest proposed AI data centre developments. Organised by Borderlands Cooperative with support from Citizens of Tottenham and political parties including the Victorian Socialists and the Australian Greens, demonstrators called for construction halts until new protections… Read more: Community Calls For A Moratorium On AI Data Centers
- Activists protest One Nation state election launch in Melbourne
Protesters demonstrate outside a venue in Hawthorn East during a rally targeting the Victorian state election campaign launch of One Nation party in Melbourne, Australia, August 3, 2026. Police maintained security presence around the area as activists gathered to protest against the right-wing party’s Victorian candidates ahead of the upcoming state election. Earlier the same… Read more: Activists protest One Nation state election launch in Melbourne - The Peoples Cup: in protest to FIFAOn Saturday, July 18 2026 approximately 150 people of Naarm/Melbourne came together to celebrate community, play football and raise funds to support Palestinians impacted by the war in Gaza. The Peoples Cup was organised by The People’s Plan for Footscray, who describe the event as: “…an intentionally counter event: instead of the elitism and commercialisation… Read more: The Peoples Cup: in protest to FIFA
- The Burbs, a thought in progressI have a confession. I often view the area I live, the streets and parks that surround me, with little interest, photographically at least. Instead looking for events to document in far flung parts of the city or beyond, often going dormant while I wait for something ‘interesting‘ to happen. This is not something that… Read more: The Burbs, a thought in progress
- Naksa RallyOn Sunday 7th June 2026 a rally of approximately a thousand protesters marched through the streets of Naarm, Australia to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the Palestinian Naksa. The Naksa (which translates from Arabic to ‘the setback’) was the result of Israel hostility in the region culminating in the ‘six day war’ in 1967. During… Read more: Naksa Rally
- Save Public Housing ProtestThe state government of Victoria, Australia has drawn critism from community groups and members of the community who say there is no adequate plan in place to rehome the ten thouasand residents currently living in public homes set for demolition. Organisers of the event, which include; Save Public Housing Collective, Stop the Demo & the… Read more: Save Public Housing Protest
- The Palestinian Nakba has continued for its 78th year.The 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.
- “Don’t Deny This Holocaust,” reads protestors’ sign during Palestinian Prisoner Day commemoration rally.On 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’ SignSunday 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 ZineI 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 Ethics
Street 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!”On 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..
It’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..
