A huge demonstration in Melbourne - or was there?

These are some of the first media reports coming out of today's demonstration in Melbourne.

A swarm of more than 1,000 anti-lockdown protesters have descended on Melbourne and clashed with police officers in wild scenes as the 'Freedom Day' rally threatens to spiral out of control. 

Frustrated activists, furious with Daniel Andrew's Stage Four lockdown, turned out in their droves to demand the restrictions come to an end, with new coronavirus cases now in the double digits. 

Shocking footage shows the horde of protesters, many refusing to wear masks and battling with police, as the city's CBD was brought to a standstill as traffic was diverted from the area. 

Dramatic scenes saw demonstrators tackled to the ground while officers struggled to detain them. 

The protests kicked off at the Shrine of Remembrance but coronavirus-deniers have since taken to the streets, stopping traffic near Albert Park. 

One crowd faced off with police on horseback as the chant 'Freedom' rang out across the city while dozens were arrested.

'Freedom' rang out across the city while dozens were arrested.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8700047/Cops-swarm-anti-lockdown-protesters-Melbourne-Freedom-Day-rally.html

I see the cops in abundance, but where are the protesters?

No doubt about the numbers involved here - this is Black Lives Matter in Melbourne. Where are the masks?

This is one guy's view. It resonates with what I am seeing with my own eyes (rather than what we are TOLD happened by the Press)