Girilambone, NSW

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Paul Carson

First Steps

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Paul Carson

So begins my outback expedition. This shot is on the Mitchell Highway 25 kilometres from Nyngan.

I grew up in regional New South Wales, though not as remote as here. After living in Sydney for 19 years (and Cambodia for one year) I’m impressed with the Outback’s size and space and silence and heat.

South Coast Sunrise

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Paul Carson

Protesters tell Abbott government, “Stop being shit.”

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Paul Carson

The numbers were down on the first March In March rally of a year ago, but those that gathered at Sydney Town Hall were loud and vocal in their views.

Australian Greens leader Senator Christine Milne being interviewed before the March In March rally took place in Sydney.

A man dressed as a ‘bankster’ at the Sydney March In March rally.

One of the March In March attendees with a pointed message for the Abbott government.

Indigenous activist and poet Ken Canning addressing the March In March rally at Town Hall in Sydney.

The March In March rally heads down George Street, Sydney.

A rally attendee making his opinion known of Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt.

March In August, Sydney

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Paul Carson

As Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s popularity continues to fall, thousands took to the streets in numerous cities and towns around the country today to protest against many of the Liberal/National policies which have been announced so far.

Hyde Park in Sydney was the venue for that city’s March In August event.

March In May, Sydney

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Paul Carson

Following on from the successful March In March rally held across Australia, people gathered in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane to once again voice their anger at the Abbott government.

This time, though, there was the annual budget to consider. After Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey announced a swathe of cuts to spending in order to try bringing the budget back into surplus, the government has been suffering a vocal backlash.

A large crowd gathered in Belmore Park in downtown Sydney today to hear from speakers who detailed what these spending cuts could mean to students, retirees, the unemployed, disabled people, and Aboriginal people.

Following the speeches, protesters marched along Broadway towards Victoria Park.

At Railway Square near Central Station, students held a spontaneous sit-down demonstration to highlight their disagreement with proposed cuts to education and deregulation of university fees. Some students were forcibly removed by police before a “stand-off” which lasted about half an hour.

March In March, Sydney

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Paul Carson

Approximately 12,000 protesters came together at Belmore Park in Sydney today to voice their displeasure at the policies of Tony Abbott’s government.

Speaking out against the mistreatment of asylum seekers, media ownership concentration, the government’s refusal to recognise same sex marriage and other issues, the protesters joined others across Australia who demonstrated in other cities and towns in a national weekend of action

Thunder and rain threatened to disrupt the Sydney event, but the crowd remained and then grew when the weather cleared.

Billy Bragg at March In March rally, Sydney, Australia

After speeches from Cat Rose, Wendy Bacon and others as well as three songs and a speech from singer and activist Billy Bragg, the crowd made their way along Broadway to Victoria Park amid cheers from pedestrians and car horn honks of support from passing motorists.

International Fleet Review Combined Navies Parade

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Paul Carson

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the commision of the Royal Australian Navy, an international fleet review has been held in Sydney.

Today members of various navies marched from The Rocks to Town Hall in downtown Sydney where they were reviewed by Her Excellency Quentin Bryce, the governer-General of Australia.