Large group of kayakers paddled into shipping channel at Newcastle’s coal portGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlmost 200 people have been arrested after pausing activity at the world’s biggest coal port as part of a climate protest.Protesters formed a “blockade” in the Port of Newcastle on Sunday in the third day of unrest, calling on the federal government to rule out new coal and gas mines and for a 78% tax on coal and gas exports.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-11-24 07:42:48
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Police arrest 170 at NSW Rising Tide protest as activists temporarily block coal ships
