25 h. ago Scuffles break out as four competing rallies converge on Melbourne

Chaotic scenes unfolded on the streets of Melbourne on Saturday as agitators from largely peaceful protests that drew thousands of people clashed in the CBD.

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4 d. ago Police fear riots as opposing groups prepare to march in Melbourne

Victoria Police fear multiple opposing protests set to take place this weekend in Melbourne could turn violent.

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4 d. ago Police bracing for violence in Melbourne CBD, as four protests planned for Saturday

Police said their intelligence indicated four separate groups, including some who held far-right and extreme ideologies, could try to confront each other on Saturday.

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4 d. ago Protesters to face off in Melbourne CBD again, triggering huge police response

Police said their intelligence indicated four separate groups, including some who held far-right and extreme ideologies, could try to confront each other on Saturday.

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2 w. ago Pianist cancelled by MSO says orchestra’s brand has ‘nosedived’ after London protest

Pianist Jayson Gillham says a protest in London where the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra were labelled “complicit in genocide” shows how far the orchestra’s brand has tumbled internationally.

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2 w. ago MSO targeted over Gillham, Gandel links at Melbourne orchestra’s London performance

The group, Jewish Artists for Palestine, disrupted the MSO’s performance at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms.

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2 w. ago MSO targeted over Gandel link at Melbourne orchestra’s London performance

The group, Jewish Artists for Palestine, disrupted the MSO’s performance at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms.

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2 w. ago ‘The MSO has blood on its hands’: Protest disrupts Melbourne orchestra’s London show

The group Jewish Artists for Palestine disrupted the MSO’s performance at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms.

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3 w. ago Thousands of Melbourne protesters to march in nationwide pro

A huge turnout is expected when a nationwide pro-Palestine demonstration kicks off in cities across Australia on Sunday, attracting thousands of activists showing their support for the besieged enclave.

Politics

3 w. ago Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling Gaza student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

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3 w. ago ‘Operating like Big Brother’: Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Culture

4 w. ago Several people arrested as protesters clash with police in Melbourne CBD

Trans rights protesters have clashed with police in Melbourne while trying to disrupt a women's rally outside parliament.

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