Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Tens of thousands of people have gathered for a climate change rally in Melbourne, in one of the largest demonstrations of its kind.
Rally organisers have estimated that up to 60,000 took to the streets, while Victoria Police said up to 40,000 were in attendance.
A climate change rally in Melbourne in 2006 drew 30,000 people.
Friday's rally was the first of several demonstrations planned across Australia for the weekend.
The demonstrations have been timed to take place ahead of United...