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Violet_Crumble

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3. From the BBC: Pro-Palestine march closes Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Sun Aug 3, 2025, 02:40 AM

Aug 3

A planned protest across the Sydney Harbour Bridge has gone ahead after it was authorised by the Supreme Court just one day prior, in what organisers called a "historic" decision.

Thousands turned out for the March for Humanity on Sunday despite torrential rain.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was spotted among the protesters, with other notable attendees including federal MP Ed Husic and former NSW Premier Bob Carr.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge was last closed for a public assembly in 2023, when some 50,000 people marched over the iconic roadway for World Pride.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clydnvw1dg5o

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Live updates: Pro-Palestinian protesters ordered to turn Sydney Harbour Bridge march around [View all] Violet_Crumble Aug 3 OP

Video and pic from the protest Violet_Crumble Aug 3 #1

Pretty sure both the Israeli and US consulates are in North Sydney... Violet_Crumble Aug 3 #2

They never got there. speak easy Aug 3 #4

From the BBC: Pro-Palestine march closes Sydney Harbour Bridge Violet_Crumble Aug 3 #3