79 years after Hiroshima, a Newcastle, Australia rally at Peace Park opposed nuclear power, advocating for a nuclear-free city and alternative energy solutions.

79 years after the Hiroshima bombing, Newcastle, Australia, hosted a rally at Peace Park to oppose nuclear power, advocating for the city to remain a nuclear-free zone. Groups including the Hunter Peace Group, City of Newcastle, University of Newcastle Students for Palestine, and anti-nuclear campaigners called for alternatives to nuclear energy, such as offshore wind farms. They criticized the AUKUS pact and its allocation of $368 billion for defense, urging the money to be spent on humanitarian needs. The rally emphasized peace, unity, and the importance of a renewable energy future.

August 04, 2024
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