Children among 170 protesters arrested at blockade of world's largest coal port
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Police say they have arrested 170 protesters in Newcastle Harbour for allegedly blocking the shipping channel during an anti-fossil fuel protest.

In short:

NSW Police have arrested 138 people for allegedly defying directions not to enter the shipping channel in Newcastle Harbour.

The Port Authority has temporarily paused shipping movements due to safety concerns.

What’s next:

A police operation on the harbour is continuing.

  • Sasha [They/Them]
    2·
    1 month ago

    Oh awesome, thankyou Norah!!!

    That was actually my first ever protest, and it was overwhelmingly huge.

    • Norah - She/TheyEnglish
      2·
      1 month ago

      Oh hey, maybe I saw you there Sasha! :3

      It was a little overwhelming, thankfully I had my trusty ear muffs with me. Not a bad one for your first! I brought a friend who had never been to a protest before either.

      • Sasha [They/Them]
        2·
        1 month ago

        Good chance you did actually, I was a pay the rent collector and watched the entire thing go past and the ran ahead a few times to try and double up our intake 😆

        I hate that we’ll have to do it again in January, but I hope I can do even more this time.