NRL's R360 U-turn, climate wars & Newcastle port protests debated
Newcastle Herald readers weigh in on NRL's stance on R360 defectors, renewed climate policy battles, and the impact of recent port blockades. Dive into the local debate.
Newcastle Herald readers weigh in on NRL's stance on R360 defectors, renewed climate policy battles, and the impact of recent port blockades. Dive into the local debate.
NSW Police prepare for a pro-Palestine rally on Sea Cliff Bridge this Sunday, emphasising public safety after crowd crush fears at a previous Sydney march. Read the latest details.
Newcastle Council approves changes to an eight-storey Hall Street development, swapping one-bedroom units for three-bedroom apartments in response to market demand. Read the full details.
Liberal councillors call for a ban on Rising Tide using public land after a weekend of protests in Newcastle Harbour led to over 140 arrests and significant economic disruption. Read the full story.
The Sea Cliff Bridge will close this Sunday for a pro-Palestine march. NSW Police have approved the protest, with details on traffic disruptions to be finalised. Read more.
Two Rising Tide activists face court over a two-hour shipping disruption at Newcastle coal port. The legal case hinges on whether the delay was a major or minor disruption.
NSW Police Minister defends officers after Rising Tide's coal port blockade. 141 arrests made as minister calls protesters 'reckless'. Full details on the clash.
An 18-year-old has faced court accused of smashing a bong over a man's head at Newcastle's Foreshore Park. Read the latest on this shocking assault case.
Former Wollongong councillor Cath Blakey was among 141 activists arrested at Rising Tide's Newcastle coal port blockade. She cites climate impacts as her motivation for protest action.
Rising Tide climate activists have disrupted the world's largest coal port in Newcastle, with 16 people locking themselves to equipment. The protest follows mass arrests over the weekend.
A major police operation is underway in Newcastle after climate activists locked themselves onto coal loaders and conveyor belts, disrupting the world's biggest coal port.
Grandmother activists from the Knitting Nannas group were detained after sailing into Newcastle's shipping channel during climate protests. Read their powerful story.
Newcastle's harbour ferry service is suspended due to unplanned maintenance, with replacement buses running. Commuters face significant travel delays. Read more.
Police arrest 141 climate activists during weekend protests at Newcastle coal port. Protesters blocked ships, scaled anchors in dramatic demonstration against fossil fuels.
Mass climate protest in Newcastle Harbour leads to 141 arrests as Rising Tide activists blockade coal shipments. Police condemn 'dangerous' actions disrupting port operations.
Protest signs at Cairns' March for Australia rally were stolen almost immediately after being placed. Organizers condemn the theft as anti-free speech action.
Climate activists from Rising Tide paddle into Newcastle's shipping exclusion zone during protestival. Live updates from the environmental demonstration.
Rising Tide protesters entered Newcastle waters but couldn't prevent coal shipment. Live updates from the climate action protestival in Australia's largest coal port.
The Rising Tide 'protestival' in Newcastle is set to escalate its harbour blockade this Sunday. Get the latest live updates on the climate action.
Rising Tide activists have entered Newcastle's shipping channel, disrupting coal exports in a major climate protest. Live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
Rising Tide climate activists have entered Newcastle's shipping channel, disrupting port operations in a Black Friday protest. Live updates from the protestival.
Discover Newcastle's best local businesses for Christmas 2025. Support community enterprises offering puddings, trees, markets and festive experiences while boosting the local economy.
Newcastle's light rail system faces chaos as unplanned maintenance causes widespread cancellations, leaving commuters stranded. Discover the full story behind the service breakdown.
Climate activists from Rising Tide have blockaded the world's largest coal port in Newcastle. Get the latest updates and photos from the major environmental protest.
Australian healthcare workers join climate protests, citing fossil fuels as the century's greatest health threat. They demand government action to protect community wellbeing.
Newcastle Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge speaks out about Rising Tide protests while drawing parallels with his cancer treatment. Read his powerful message about science and hope.
Anti-government protesters confronted attendees at a Tony Abbott event in Geelong, making serious allegations. Police responded to the heated demonstration outside The Deck.
Thousands converge on Newcastle for Rising Tide's climate 'protestival', the largest disruptive protest in Australian history, demanding an end to coal exports.
University of Wollongong reverses course on SARC cuts after student outcry, but staffing reductions still concern advocates during national violence crisis.
Newcastle chef Josh Gregory shares his summer vision for Thermidor with new menus featuring seafood, spritzes and approachable dining. Discover the harbourfront dining experience.