Dozens of Victorians in the West Gippsland town of Trafalgar have gathered to protest against the coronavirus lockdown, mThe protest on Anzac day on Saturday is believed to be the first anti-lockdown protest in Australia since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protesters held signs reading"End the Lockdown","What did our ANZAC’s fight for?" and"How will we pay this back?" The group gathered in a carpark, some wearing military service medals, before moving to a small park nearby to listen to speeches. Protests against COVID-19 restrictions have become a regular feature across some parts of the US, with some protesters coming to rallies heavily armed.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others and gatherings are limited to two people unless you are with your family or household.
Their’s always dopes in amongst a flock of sheep!!!
Isn't this where the outbreak in the meat processing place happened?
Who are these fucktards? We are not in 'lock down' FFS! Not like Spain, Italy etc. JFC these people have no concept
Trafalgar is in Eastern Victoria
Can someone tell them about the disinfectant breakthrough? It’ll make em immune
Ausshot3Dave Sigh. Trafalgar.
I'm guessing they wont be hit with a $1000 charge?
LadyPoop2 And there message is ..
Must remember never to visit Trafalgar🤔
People are scared for their jobs. When they are scared, risking their health is the least of their concerns. Its not good to ridicule them, but just remember, its most likely fear bringing them out.
Dozens does not warrant a news item
It’s obvious that the SBS has no idea where Trafalgar is.
Not a single person protesting from the public service is there or any union or labour voter.There at home on the couch already on the taxpayer funded gravy train, or feeding off the people that pay there wages.
It's funny how 7 people protesting something makes the news but when you have thousands locking down Melbourne CBD barely rates a mention from SBS.
Natural selection. You can’t argue with stupid and I think the world needs a lot lessstupid people in it. Power to them! Just hope our valuable health staff don’t waste their precious resources on these types of reckless assholes.
Good on them. Anytime someone protests against the lockdown, the fear mongers shoot them down. If you want to stay home and hide, go for it. Stop telling everyone else to do that.
totally disrespectful on Anzac day but to be fair at least they were not as manic and stupid as the USA protesters
Why Just no to wait and Make shore it is safe
You're kidding. They should be rounded up and interned at Christmas Is. They are a threat
Pls, don't follow them. 😂 leave Thump’s land do only pls!!!!! Oz will be better soon
Where did the professional signs come from. Lot of Organisation went into this, from who? Not those deadhead idiots. So I think send them to the US on board the Ruby Princess.
As I health professional I will social distance and stay at home when COVID rips through Trafalgar 😉
Dozens ? Let them be crash test dummies for the vaccine see how they go ?
Morrison’s MAGAS ...
Why are they doing this? Lockdown laws are there to keep us safe, not just so people can see how long we will stay at home before we get cabin fever. Honestly!🙄
Should they be fined for non essential travel? And I note they are still social distancing- just in case ?
Trafalgar in the east of the state...ffs. get ypur facts straight.
Western Victoria? Dozens of people? Time for a new fact checker me thinks
I wish I had known about it and went along
People have had enough there was a lot of people out and about today
Tossers
What selfish COVIDIOTS this should’t of not made the News its not important! There’s only about 8 there.
Wondering news! Civil disobedience is the only way to break tyranny. coronavirus COVID19 auspol
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How embarrassing .. sounds like trump supporters.....
Book ‘em, Danno!
Flying our British flag upside down...how bright are these people?
Darwin award nominees.
But this ok? Jog on......
This lockdown is starting to smell of bull shit!
It's West if you're in Moe
More please
Dozens? Just lock the gates on them
Why was that lone refugee activist motorist & others fined in Melbourne & not this mob?
Dozens! And that is news?
Good old Gippsland....
I hate this flag carrying crap.
Um, have americans migrated to Trafalgar?
Dozens?
I can understand that
eastern Victoria
Stupid children will be treated like children
So that’s the end of my chances of getting a round in at Trafalgar GC (1 golf course in Gippsland) and visiting my parents any time soon. Thank you so, so much.
All that’s missing is the assault rifles and American flags .... hillbillys
Proving in a town leading the world in environmental economic recovery.. Stupidity is not as easy to resolve!! degerateaustralia
West Gippsland is not in western Victoria - just a littel geographical fact check.
Oh no. Please go home.
Topher looks like a vain wannabe celebrity.
And here’s me saying Australians aren’t as stupid as American trump cultists 🤯🤯🤯
So called civil libertarian protest organiser is a huge Malcolm Roberts One Nation fan. Maybe ON paid for printed signs and the cigar smoking libertarian fancies himself as a ON senator?
It’s almost like they want it to spike. Why protest now when things are about to start being relaxed and life slowly getting back to normal.
Australians think the economic Armageddon we will be in if we don't get back to work is funny ahh. get spooked by a boogy man virus. You have no idea of the economic conseqences that will be born by you, you kids and their kids that's how bad we need to get to work, 3 generations
people who don't suffer from fear and listen to our media and corrupted gov good on them, real aussie instead of the braiwashed sheeple
Free disinfectant should be provided for them to inject
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Look at Singapore to understand why the restrictions stay.
Where are the police
Idiots stay home
Australia’s trumpists.
Research IPA and his name and you will find the problem springst DanielAndrewsMP
Of all the stupid ideas they adopt from the US, next they will be injecting bleach
People have had enough of the govt bullshit & hype !
Barely a dozen in this pic & yes this has been organised by someone with a specific agenda. Next they'll go full Trumpian & start complaining about their 2A civil liberties under threat until someone reminds them they're in the country that along with NZ has handled COVID best.
Prob start looking here?
Topher Field - preying on the scared. That’s his business model:
This is what some said about the VicPol
Never heard of the place sounds like Hicksville where they only have access to Fox/Sky News
Were they drinking detol?
If A dozen is 12, how many dozens were there? And do they represent the view and intellectual level of the area? Don't give them too much oxygen please. Facial recognition and denial of care may be a good plan too
Why pluralise dozen?
Interesting how just after Scummo talks to trump, we start getting these stupid protests, is Scummo funding this ? What next encouraging the stupid to drink bleach and inject disinfectant?
A while lot of not much that someone decided to take seriously and write an article about. Meh.
Put the protesters on the front line to help those in need, then they might understand.
Dozens
Hey VictoriaPolice why were these jokers noted fined?
Lets copy America becauce they are real smart not
MAGA wannabes 🤔
Aushiker VictoriaPolice If these were climate protesters you'd be charging then and dragging them through the courts. Clear breach of the social gathering rules. Where are the fines and charges.
These people are putting not only themselves at risk but also the wider community, lockdown is for the benefit of everyone and isn't a permanent thing. Protesters need to think of others and be patient.
Forthleft2 Any of them get sick no TREATMENT!!! Full stop ! If they contaminate then charge them with reckless behaviour .
DanielAndrewsMP will be voted out over his hardline communist actions. Can’t do this forever virus isn’t going away can only prepare and advise. Taiwan hasn’t locked down and has only 10 deaths and a few hundred cases it can be done but a union man can’t
Make West Gippsland Great Again!
Bravo Bravo Bravo well done it’s about time people to show the power. No one should decide for our own destiny only God.
Trafalgar is east of Melbourne, not west.
COVIDIOTS
Stupid. If an outbreak occurs there, then any local Health Services Will not be able to cope & isolate it easily. I understand their fears about the economy, few if any tourists & lack of work opportunities. That doesn't excuse the fact that they are putting everyone in danger.
Stay home stay safe
Flock of Lyrebirds
I wonder if they will be reprimanded as severely as those refugee activists protesting from their cars, or teenagers learning to drive.
They will probably drink Lysol or bleach soon.....😲😜
Slightly different from my concept of 'dozens' ... perhaps reword to a 'handful' ?
Hope they all got fines and move on orders. Idiots!
Well I guess they support the one eyed Lord.
I count 10 people. You need 12 for a dozen.
Trafalgar is west of Traralgon. Does that make it Western Victoria?
Well, twos of people.
Idiots..
Zzzzzzzzzzzzz (dozens) I count 9 maybe?!
This is what happens when measures don't have sense.
Dozens? Perhaps 'several'
Western Victoria?
Some cannot be taught.. obvious their lives are more important than living
Following USA. LIBERALS
Not an original thought among them. Wouldn't ever consider putting the health and welfare of others above their own wants and needs. No concept of the greater good unless it benefits them as well. No doubt climate change deniers, Pell supporters, SKY viewers......
Trafalgar is near Moe east of Melbourne & good on them. Govt decisions from both sides have not been kind to this part of the state. Flog off the power companies & then demonise coal fired power.
Historians will be chomping at the bit if they see BattleOfTrafalgar trending auspol
People starting to wake up to DanielAndrewsMP & his Socialist ways. Victoria has the toughest lockdown laws in Australia. springst
Forthleft2 Hey SBS news .... could you pass on a message from myself and other concerned citizens/ constituents to those cranky idiots ..... To Stay The F$k At Home ! Thank you in advance ..
This is why a freeze on bills for electricity, rent/lease and mortgages is essential. Govt must provide all. This shows where money in our communities is failing... The wild animals do not have this problem, why do we? It is all about power and social structure stability.
knarfnamduh We have some COVID19 patients they can test their immunity on.
Obviously Nationals voters
They've been watching to much hanky reports where Trump is egging them on
BrainDeadRight 👏👏👏👏👏
Well, if they catch the virus don't give em oxygen.. Simple really
Not Western Victoria, Eastern Vic, West Gippsland.
People will just begin to emerge no matter what they’re being told, forced to do. The gestapo will need to be on their toes because they’re massively outnumbered.
Forthleft2 must of been ad hour on skynewts
Have they heard of these guys they are not your ordinary undertakers
Hmmmm- professional signs, well-dressed older protesters.... could this be a Liberal Party or Nats gathering? A church of the RWNJ variety? Whatever it is it's suspicious.
Trafalgar... He he spell that back to front
The people will NOT accept tyranny. Doesn't matter how many brainwashed lemmings parrot 'stay home save lives'.. we will not let our freedoms be eroded because of weak minded slaves.
We are only as strong as our weakest link and this lockdown is the only thing we have there is no vaccine, no treatment, no cure.
Population 25 million. “Dozens” protesting. Why the fuck is this even a story. Fine them, move on.
whole dozens!
Trafalgar is in the eastern part of Victoria!
Detain them on Christmas Island until a vaccine is ready.
moronavirus
Good, follow the Americans, great achievement!!
Did Sky News bus them in?
Good on you all. Snuggle up now, lots of hugs and kisses. We could do with a few less idiots.
The power of propaganda - faux patriotism and blind faith in government. Dangerous times.
LennaLeprena Eastern Victoria, actually
Spoiler Alert: next fortnight's headline 'Western Victoria sees new spike in COVID19 cases'.
We must commit to Positivity, purpose and practice during Covid-19 (hard times). This involves moving beyond ourselves and serving something greater. Changes are possible.
Copying their American counterparts. No fixing stupid.
We have mid west Americans in Trafalgar Who would've known...
I guess stupidity is also infectious...
Where? Who?
So they can die sooner?
The issue in Trafalgar is they need fresh blood into the community bless them...
Dozens or 10?
Can people stop giving these idiots a platform? They're fringe and your giving them oxygen to normalise them. :/
Virus response lock downs are not about people's safety as purported, it's about not overwhelming health services.
Oh .
I see stupid people.
djrogerramjet Another reason why the Australian flag has been denigrated.
djrogerramjet Copying the stupid Trump supporters in America. Have to copy morons. Can't think for themselves.
Get a journalist to ask who printed the signs for them. And find out who came up with the idea. Do some bloody work and find out why this idiocy occurred so it can be tracked to the real culprits. Do some journalism.
'Dozens' in cricket runs is about 21. gradecricketer
The Australian flag upside down is the unofficial bogan flag. Trafalgar!!
Those people should Replace those who are infected or die.....
omg really you have to copy the US just shut up and stay home
The flag is deliberately upside down
I understand the lock down, but while you mock them and we fight amongst each other,the people that change the laws and the people that fine us are paid by us the TAX PAYERS, so we have a right for free speech, if you are not a COMMI.
I am planning a road trip when all this is over and I won't be visiting Trafalgar.
How is this any different to a dozen or more teachers gathering in school and classrooms? COVID isn't an instant death sentence for any gathering. Most people only have mild symptoms and the public seems to be forgetting that.
tonsoffun Fuckwits💯💯👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿
Puce have powers to fine or arrest them here, and they dont have semi-automatic weapons so how long did it take for this to be broken up?
So dumb.. So very very dumb.. I’m surprised these a*s hats know how to put shoes on..
No understanding of history or economics. The Anzacs were certainly not in the the business of fighting for democracy or freedom & given the government has been buying the debt, what's to pay for
People have the right to protest but to do it on ANZAC day is disrespectful of the lives and sacrifices of those who fought for the independence and sovereignty of our nation. The ANZACS did NOT fight solely for your individual rights.
Except Trafalgar is in Eastern Victoria. Is it too much to ask you to do basic fact checking?
Must be trump supporters, hang on wrong country or is it?
Small bus is dead ! Ha ha ha & so is she , what absolute f/ wits ! I’ll bet they also deny climate science attend Hillsong & believe earth is 2000 yrs old quarantine this lot tog & make sure they don’t breed !
'Dozens' Two of whom do not know down from up. Who brought the bleach?
Since when do Libtards listen to Trump?
”The police present did not appear to move to break up the protest.” ARE YOU KIDDNG?! They need to be fined!
So it begins
think there's one more placard missing...
Isn't it illegal to display the flag upside-down?
No probs. If they get sick though no hospital for them
Simply put them in the ICU, watch and experience the pains that medical staff and patients face everyday.
“We want the virus, give us the virus”.
Hopeless
Stop covering the village idiots
The Dick head don’t even know how to hold the flag
Amazing how a story like this brings out all the brainwashed twits that swallowed the media hysteria. How many covid cases are in that town and what’s the likelihood of anyone there catching it. Think about it a while.
Who's funding this mob, then?
Stupid people
Vic cops ordered to shoot all protesters
There is no cure for stupid.
That's 24 times $1,600 = $38,400, a good start to the day.
Here we go again... Australians copying Americans. Embarrassing.
Stand down Aussies, we’re not American
Fine them all
Monkey see, monkey do.
Also. Traralgon is not in Western Victoria. Assume this isn't fake news?
Fine them. Why should the community be at risk? coronavirusaustralia coronavirusaus
These people should be jailed for intentional murder. Never let them go anywhere.
Pell Country. What more would you expect? God will save you all in the afterlife.
These are the people you know to stay away from🤒😷🤢🤮💀
I was blown away by people in America doing this. But here? Far out, Brussel sprout.
As LNP gets ready to open up for business again and let it rip, what is the plan to secure the well being of those at real risk, immune suppressed, kids with severe intellectual disabilities, aged, and those with chronic illness or are on cancer treatments?
Another disease caught from TrumpIsALaughingStock TrumpMadness TrumpIsAnIdiot
But they are not dead, are they?
there's 4000 people in Trafalgar ...how are 24 fools ignoring public health warnings (& also holding a flag the wrong way up) newsworthy? Fine them.
Good. Time to end the nonsense.
victoriapolice should take a note of this.
You have the right to protest but be careful what you wish for just now
Sorry, where's Trafalgar again?
Monkey see monkey do
I think it would have been wiser to ignore this bunch of block heads.
Wankers
lock the dick heads up and throw awy the key.
“Dozens” of people? “Western town”?
The Trump effect 🤮
These must be some of Australia’s finest and brightest. Don’t forget to bleach!
This is not america 😠 Australia we are better than this! COVIDIOTS
MWhalan When did Trafalgar move to the other side of the state?
Did we fly in a shit load of Americans or just catch stupid?
Ah looks like Trafalgar needs better schools.
Dozens? More like 5!
Don’t give these selfish idiots any Media attention SBS. Call the cops and have them fined.
Round them up and have them shot.
Who sponsored the signs?
These people must also think that drinking disinfectant is a good idea
Go at it people! The rest of Australia is behind you! CANBERRA IS NEXT!
Really disappointing, like sheep copying idiots in U.S.
Trafalgar is not in Western Victoria.
Give them all fines
Idiots
They should all be encouraged to give each other big hugs and kisses as it’s population control! Gets rid of the most stupid!! 🤷🏼♀️
Fuckwits
Someone needs to look at a map
Fools!
Nip it in the bud and arrest the lot of them. This is not trumps America
GCobber99 Hope they get it. Serves them right. Morons.
Dumb
How’s the state of them? Upside down flag and all.
West Gippsland. Not western Victoria.
Nooooo! Please Australia, I implore you not to be like USA and adhere to the medical advice FOR THE MEDICAL TEAMS the vulnerable sick children, adults, elderly EndlessList DontBeFuckingSelfish
I totally disagree with these protests. However, what does Gov expect when people are told U can't earn an income it's dangerous, but Ur kids can go to school it's safe? Gov needs to send firm directives not pick n choose advice according to benefit.
GCobber99 Were they born stupid or has something fried their brains since. Imagine trying to employ anyone with this low level of intelligence. They just want to get back to the pokies with their welfare money
Trumpism comes to Victoria
Hey please get your geography right. Don’t confuse the good people of Western Victoria with a Gippsland town. They’re poles apart.
country_71 Missed by ' that' much
See what the ignorant bunch in the US has done to them
Small business will stay dead if there is an uncontrolled wave 2 and there will be a wave 2. There always is.
And so a different kind of virus spreads.
Can they volunteer to work in COVID-19 wards/ICUs?
Prawns
Selfish idiots. GO HOME and stay there! You do not have the right to place me nor my loved ones at risk over lining your back pockets. Life is more important than profits. COVID coronavirus
This is a real protest. What you have there could fit inside a KFC with room to spare
Well we are bound to have some stupid people. Guess they drive above the speed limit when it suits them too? Fine them all.
Someone is behind these protests. Grassroots protestors make their own signs. These ones have the same font and are produced on something bigger than your average home printer
Did they follow Trump’s instruction to drink some bleach?
Dozens. At least there are only 'dozens' not thousands of idiot protesters.
Isolate the lot of the them in one place & see how it turns out for them! 😏
Western Victoria Do you need a compass?
Covidiots, lock them up.
Trafalgar’s in *eastern* Victoria. In the Latrobe Valley, in west Gippsland, 120 km from Melbourne.
'Dozens.' 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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