‘Cumulative extremism’: What’s really happening on Melbourne’s streets

Melbourne is experiencing a new wave of violence as chaos erupts almost weekly at protests in the CBD. No longer are right-wing elements shouldering the blame.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan declares Melbourne ‘safe’ following violent protests and machete attacks

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has assured her constituents Melbourne is “safe” after a spate of violent protests and vicious machete attacks. Allan fronted the media on Monday after two teenagers ...

Anti-immigration rallies and counter protests held across the country with lower numbers — as it happened

People rallied across the country for March for Australia and counter-protests today, with numbers appearing to be lower than previous events. The two distinct rallies were:  March for Australia: ...

Push to declare Melbourne a protest-free zone

A protest that saw rocks thrown at police was an aberration, Premier Jacinta Allan has suggested, while maintaining the city ...

Police officers pelted with rocks and glass bottles as violence erupts at protests in Melbourne CBD

Senior police have slammed cowardly left-wing protesters for violent clashes that left officers wounded as opposing crowds ...

‘Deranged’: Police officer effigy burnt at Melbourne protest

Shock footage has captured the “disgusting” moment an effigy of a police officer was set alight during an ugly protest in Melbourne.
Opinion

There is a right to protest and sometimes protests get ugly — that’s why we need common-sense safety measures

Most weekends, protesters and counter-protesters descend on the Melbourne CBD. It’s good to live in a country where there is a right to protest without fear political retaliation, but it’s fair to ask ...