Rukshan Fernando
Co-Host of The Opposition Podcast
As an independent journalist based in Melbourne, Rukshan Fernando has gained recognition for his high-quality coverage of the city's frequent and often violent protests. Born to Sri Lankan migrants, Rukshan navigates through diverse perspectives, capturing unforgettable scenes on the streets of Melbourne armed with his camera. Rukshan is dedicated to providing a perspective he believes mainstream media often overlooks.
Rukshan Fernando has hosted 53 Episodes.
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Rebel ENFORCER joins show discussing Dan's DICTATOR gathering & Senate's Aussie flag BAN
September 8th, 2025 | 2 hrs 26 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
In this episode of The Opposition Podcast, Avi Yemini and Rukshan Fernando welcome special guest Daniel Jones — the Rebel News security guard who stole the show with his fearless efforts keeping them safe at the March for Australia rally in Melbourne.
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Higgins HUMILIATED, Iran BUSTED, Killer HUNT and Avi in a TUTU?
September 3rd, 2025 | 2 hrs 43 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
In this episode of The Opposition Podcast, Avi Yemini and Rukshan Fernando break down the shocking revelations that Iran orchestrated at least two antisemitic attacks right here in Australia — including the targeted assault on Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue.
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Mad Katter's EPIC journo takedown, Dictator Dan statue FURY and what is eKaren HIDING?
September 3rd, 2025 | 2 hrs 35 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
In this episode of The Opposition Podcast, Avi Yemini and Rukshan Fernando unpack the fiery showdown between Bob Katter and a journalist that’s making headlines across Australia.
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Aussies TURN THEIR BACKS on Nazis: Unpacking the March for Australia FALLOUT
September 3rd, 2025 | 3 hrs 55 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
In this episode of The Opposition Podcast, Avi Yemini and Rukshan Fernando break down the fallout from the March for Australia rally in Melbourne — an event that drew massive crowds and even bigger online attention. Rebel News’ live coverage smashed records, with almost half a million people watching live and many more tuning in afterwards to catch replays and clips of the event.
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Lockdown Queen DUCKS Covid inquiry, Hamas HAILS Albo and Premier DEFENDS radical gender grooming
August 21st, 2025 | 3 hrs 2 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
In this episode of The Opposition Podcast, Avi Yemini and Rukshan Fernando tear into Jacinda Ardern’s arrogant refusal to appear at New Zealand’s Covid-19 Royal Commission public hearings, despite once promising to help.
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Bibi BLASTS 'weak' Albo, ISIS threat and Left TARGETS anti-immigration rally
August 21st, 2025 | 2 hrs 13 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
In this episode of The Opposition Podcast, Avi Yemini and Rukshan Fernando break down the extraordinary diplomatic rift, with Netanyahu blasting Albanese as “weak” over Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state. Netanyahu delivered a scathing assessment, warning that “when the worst terrorist organisation on Earth” praises the Australian Prime Minister, “you know something is wrong.”
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AI CENSORED, Kids ban DEBACLE and 'Woman' redefined — What's going on?
August 14th, 2025 | 1 hr 29 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
Let's dive deep into one of the most explosive court battles redefining women-only spaces in Australia and much more
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PM’s Palestine GAMBLE, Castle Law FIGHT and Aussie PRIDE rally
August 14th, 2025 | 2 hrs 33 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
Anthony Albanese’s radical foreign policy move sparks global backlash as Victoria faces a self-defence law shake-up and Australians prepare to hit the streets.
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Abbie’s SICK Trump threat, Hanson TORCHES Libs & Israel haters PLOT mayhem
August 14th, 2025 | 2 hrs 12 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
Avi and Rukshan break down the wild start to the week in Aussie politics.
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America’s largest city just got HIJACKED by a 'Communist Lunatic'
August 14th, 2025 | 2 hrs 20 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
Trump has called him out, Jewish groups warn of surging antisemitism but Democrats are rallying behind NYC’s most extreme mayoral candidate yet.
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Death to Australia? Wild video threat reveals TERROR blueprint
August 14th, 2025 | 2 hrs 31 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
A masked extremist claims responsibility for Melbourne arson attack, vowing there's more to come, so why are the media ignoring it?
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Jacinta Allan's hate crime FORCE or FARCE?
August 14th, 2025 | 2 hrs 21 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
Is the Victorian Premier’s 'Anti-Hate' taskforce announcement just another political stunt?
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AVI YEMINI vs JOHN RUDDICK: From Zionist to Pro-Hamas? The Debate That Could BREAK the Libertarian Party
August 14th, 2025 | 3 hrs 19 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
After marching with socialists and Islamists across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, NSW MP John Ruddick faces off with Avi Yemini to defend his shock shift on Israel and foreign policy.
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Machete MADNESS, eKaren PROTECTION racket and FBI Down Under
August 14th, 2025 | 4 hrs 3 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
Julie Inman Grant’s censorship powers are under more scrutiny than ever.
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OUTRAGE as Melbourne Cathedral SWARMED — Has Australia fallen?
August 14th, 2025 | 2 hrs 45 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
Why is the media ignoring the thousands of Muslims that marched, chanted and pounded their chests just metres from a Melbourne Cathedral?
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Welcome to Country MELTDOWN: Aussies Say 'Enough!'
August 14th, 2025 | 2 hrs 26 mins
australia, avi yemini, conservative, culture, lockdown, melbourne, news, pandemic, politics, pop culture, rebel, rukshan fernando, victoria
From the Senate to the suburbs, the tide is turning against forced identity politics.