Byron Bay has joined communities around the world in marking the Global Day for Gaza, with a rally held at Apex Park on Sunday. The event brought people together to show solidarity with Palestinians and call for stronger action from the Australian Government over the ongoing conflict.

Community Newsroom speaks with a representative from Friends of Palestine about the purpose of the rally, the demands being made and what organisers hope to achieve.

Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith 

Byron Bay has joined communities around the world in marking the Global Day for Gaza, with a rally held at Apex Park on Sunday. The event brought people together to show solidarity with Palestinians and call for stronger action from the Australian Government over the ongoing conflict.
Community Newsroom speaks with a representative from Friends of Palestine about the purpose of the rally, the demands being made and what organisers hope to achieve.
Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith&nbsp;

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Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage
Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed;&nbsp;Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne;&nbsp;Jim Beatson;&nbsp;Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more
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Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage

Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed; Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne; Jim Beatson; Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more

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Resonating stories. Journalists from around the block, interstate and overseas.With no corporate interests and no government bias, when it comes to news, we put community interests first. Our stories come from you.Thanks to the <a href="https://cbf.org.au/about/community-media/">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a> for support.
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Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage
Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed;&nbsp;Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne;&nbsp;Jim Beatson;&nbsp;Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more
listen to past episodes and interviews <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/community-newsroom">here</a>.