15 minutes ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 3:23am
Protesters gather on Flinders Street
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are currently gathering at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne's CBD.
They marched from the State Library down Swanston Street.
Demonstrators gathered at Flinders Street Station. (ABC News: Alexandra Alvaro)
More speakers are now addressing the crowd from the station steps.
18 minutes ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 3:20am
In focus: Protests in Sydney's Hyde Park
The ABC's Victoria Pengilly was in Sydney's Hyde Park speaking to protesters holding green and gold flags at the rally.
They told the ABC they represented Australia's colors in the flag.
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Memorial held by Melbourne's Jewish community
Across the CBD on Melbourne's Southbank, hundreds of people from Melbourne's Jewish community gathered as part of commemorative events to mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
The hostage's name was written on the dog tag (ABC News: Michaela Ortolan)
Some in the crowd held up photos of loved ones, while others wrote the names of those captured in the Oct. 7 attack on large dog tags.
Music was played and speeches were given to the assembled crowd. (ABC News: Michaela Ortolan)
Some members of the Iranian community also attended the rally, waving pre-revolutionary Iranian flags alongside Israeli flags.
Some members of Melbourne's Iranian diaspora also attended the rally. (ABC News: Michaela Ortolan)
After the event, organizers asked participants to put away their Israeli flags as they left and instructed them on the safest route out of the area.
Police were also present. (ABC News: Michaela Ortolan)
440,000 days ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 2:54am
Palestinian speaker addresses crowd in Melbourne
Noura Mansour, an educator and political analyst with the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network, spoke to the crowd outside the State Library of Victoria.
She said it had been a “difficult 12 months” for the Palestinian community.
“We are now witnessing Israeli violence targeting our brothers, sisters, and families in Lebanon, with repercussions throughout the region,” she said.
Noura Mansour told demonstrators in Melbourne. (ABC News)
“We have also heard governments here shamelessly stand up and explain and pontificate.
“We are here today, and we continue to grow because three important things are on our side: justice, truth, and hope.”
48 minutes ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 2:50am
Details of the Sydney protests
Thousands of people gathered in Sydney's Hyde Park to protest, carrying various signs, placards and flags.
Protesters gather in Hyde Park, Sydney (AAP: Mick Tsikas)
New South Wales police officers were seen checking green and yellow flags in the crowd, and signs have been placed around the park warning against displaying illegal symbols such as Hezbollah flags. Ta.
Many people held Palestinian and Lebanese flags at the rally. (ABC News: Jack Fisher) 1 hour ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 2:36 a.m.
March begins on the streets of Melbourne's CBD
After hearing speeches, demonstrators marched through Melbourne's CBD, with organizers leading chants over megaphones as police monitored the crowd.
Protesters held placards calling for protection for medical workers in Gaza. (AAP: James Ross) Protesters hold banners on Swanston Street in Melbourne's CBD. (ABC News: Alexandra Alvaro) Thousands of people attended the rally. (ABC News: Alexandra Alvaro)
1 hour agoSunday, October 6, 2024 2:30am
Green and gold flag spotted at Sydney rally
A man holding the flag at a rally in Sydney told the ABC that the slogan “The boys in green and gold will win” was a reference to the Australian cricket team.
The green and gold flag appears to depict a masked man holding a weapon in a design that mimics the Hezbollah flag.
The flag was captioned, “Boys in green and gold join in.” (ABC News: Matt Brown)
Other green and gold flags were seen at the Sydney rally, but they are not the Hezbollah flag that appeared last week and led to a police investigation.
1 hour agoSunday, October 6, 2024 2:27am
Union leader speaks at Melbourne protest
A number of people spoke at the protest event in Melbourne, including federal independent senator Lydia Thorpe and former CFMEU national secretary Christy Kane.
Mr Cain, who announced his retirement from the union earlier this year, criticized Prime Minister Antony Albanese at the event.
“I want to condemn the brutality of Albanon people, not only for Palestine, but for what they have done or attempted to do to the CFMEU,” he said.
Former CFMEU national secretary Christy Kane spoke to protesters in Melbourne. (ABC News)
He said there was support for the Palestinians from within the trade union movement.
“On behalf of every staunch trade unionist in this country, I want to say we are with you.”
1 hour agoSunday, October 6, 2024 2:12am
Protest rallies have already been held on Saturday
Numerous demonstrations were held in various cities across the country on Saturday.
In Perth, about 300 people gathered in the city centre.
About 300 people gathered in Perth to protest on Saturday. (ABC News: Blake Kagi)
Demonstrators in Perth's Forest Place waved Palestinian and Lebanese flags and chanted for Palestinian freedom as they marched through the city accompanied by a small number of police.
This is the second such demonstration in Forrest in a week, with a similar crowd gathering last week to demand an end to the war in Gaza.
There was a rally in Wollongong on Saturday. (ABC News: Sarah Moss)
There were also rallies in Wollongong and Ballarat, with about 40 people marching through the CBD and gathering at state and federal MPs' offices.
About 40 people marched through Ballarat yesterday. (ABC News: Alexander Darling) 1 hour ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 1:59 a.m.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaks about Melbourne protests
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Jacinta Allan said Victoria Police were ready to respond to any incidents at the planned protests.
“They are fully equipped with the tools, resources and authority necessary to respond to any instances that may threaten community safety,” she said.
Prime Minister Jacinta Allan (ABC News)
She also criticized the timing of the event, scheduled for October 7 in Melbourne, as “highly inappropriate”.
Alan said: “It is very important to reiterate that October 7 is not a day to protest, nor is it a day to add to the deep sadness and trauma that many in our community are experiencing. ” he said.
“We have a right to peacefully protest, but with that right comes a responsibility to do so respectfully and to understand the grief and trauma that others in our community are experiencing. Masu.
“Today should be a day of understanding. We need to pause and make sure that conflict in the Middle East must not lead to conflict on the streets of Melbourne or Victoria.”
Allan said he supported the federal government's call for a ceasefire and wanted to avoid events that would “bring further hatred and grief” to the community.
1 hour agoSunday, October 6, 2024 1:52am
Protesters gather on the front lawn of the State Library of Victoria.
Protesters gathered in Melbourne's CBD, waving flags and joining in the chorus.
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WATCH: Protesters gather in Melbourne's CBD
The ABC's Sian Vallance reports from State Library Victoria, where pro-Palestinian protesters are gathering for a rally.
She spoke to protest organizer Nasser Mashni, chair of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network, about today's events.
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2 hours ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 1:24 AM
Paper kites on display at Melbourne protest
Protesters placed thousands of small paper kites in front of the State Library of Victoria.
They say each one represents the life of a child killed in Gaza.
Thousands of paper kites were set up by demonstrators. (ABC News: Sian Valance)
Lucas Lee, a young worker, organized the kite-flying event.
“We just want to show that enough is enough and we also want to honor the dead like we do,” he said.
Many of the kites have names written on them, and protesters say they represent children who died in Gaza. (ABC News: Sian Valance)
2 hours ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 12:56 AM
NSW Police urges peaceful events
Sydney police are warning people that displaying Hezbollah flags and portraits of Hassan Nasrallah could be a criminal offence.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are expected to march through the city centre.
Police in Sydney have put up signs asking protesters not to display certain flags or images. (ABC News: Nabil Al Nashar)
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said there would be a large number of police in attendance at the event.
“Our response will be proportionate, but our position is that this is a sanctioned protest against a peaceful protest, and that is what we expect.” she stated.
2 hours ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 12:56 AM
WATCH: Sydney protest could draw at least 5,000 participants
ABC's Nick Dole reports on upcoming protests from Sydney's Hyde Park.
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3 hours ago Sunday, October 6, 2024 12:06am
Israel and Gaza demonstrations in three Australian cities
Pro-Palestinian marches are scheduled to be held in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.
You can follow the event on the live blog.
