Category : Search result: Newcastle coal port protest


Protesters lock onto Newcastle coal loader

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.

Knitting Nannas arrested in Newcastle protest

Grandmother activists from the Knitting Nannas group were detained after sailing into Newcastle's shipping channel during climate protests. Read their powerful story.

141 arrested in Newcastle climate protests

Police arrest 141 climate activists during weekend protests at Newcastle coal port. Protesters blocked ships, scaled anchors in dramatic demonstration against fossil fuels.

Newcastle Christmas 2025: Shop Local Guide

Discover Newcastle's best local businesses for Christmas 2025. Support community enterprises offering puddings, trees, markets and festive experiences while boosting the local economy.

Port Stephens Bids for Basketball Stadium

Port Stephens Council launches a last-minute bid to host the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre as Newcastle faces community opposition. Could this resolve the stadium standoff?

Mambo Wetlands conservation fight continues

Conservationists pledge to continue fighting development around Salamander Bay's Mambo Wetlands despite council approving housing plan. Read the latest on this environmental battle.

1954 Port Kembla Nightwatchman Murder Case

The chilling 1954 murder of Port Kembla nightwatchman James Douglas Hawkins, shot by a teenage burglar. Read the full investigation details and trial outcome.

Hanson's Burqa Stunt Condemned in Senate

Pauline Hanson sparks outrage with repeated burqa stunt in Australian Senate. Political leaders condemn the controversial demonstration as racist and divisive.

CCTV Released for Port Stephens Golf Club Theft

Police have released CCTV footage of three masked individuals who broke into the Horizons Golf Resort in Salamander Bay. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Page 1 of 4