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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thousands converge on Newcastle for Rising Tide's climate 'protestival', the largest disruptive protest in Australian history, demanding an end to coal exports.
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Newcastle Liberal councillor Callum Pull supports NSW government's marine exclusion zone ahead of Rising Tide's symbolic harbour blockade. Fines and arrests expected.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Coalition's rejection of net zero threatens billions in Australian investments. Read why this stance risks economic prosperity.
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NSW government establishes marine exclusion zone in Newcastle Harbour to prevent Rising Tide's climate blockade. 170 arrests occurred in last year's protest. Read more.
Rising Tide activists demand Port of Newcastle choose sides as thousands prepare to symbolically blockade world's largest coal port. Will they support climate action or coal corporations?
The Albanese government's failed bid to host COP31 in Adelaide saved Australian taxpayers an estimated $2 billion, a fortunate escape amid cost-of-living pressures and IMF calls for fiscal restraint.
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