Nine people who were arrested during an anti-coal protest in Newcastle on Wednesday have been released on bail.
It is alleged the Rising Tide members climbed on board a stationary coal train at Sandgate and proceeded to throw coal from the wagons before unfurling a large banner that read: "Albo: If you don't stop new coal we will.".
The action was in response to the federal government's approval of three coal mining extension projects that will emit 1.5 billion tonnes of greenhouse emissions.
The protestors, aged between 19 and 68, appeared in Newcastle Local Court on Thursday after spending the night in custody.
Each case was adjourned for hearing on October 10.
Bail conditions include a requirement to live at a fixed address, not to participate in unlawful protests and not to enter onto rail corridors.
Earlier, a group of supporters gathered at the courthouse in solidarity with those facing court.
"On Tuesday the Labor government showed that they are incapable of doing their job to protect young people, future generations, and all Australians. Our governments are failing us, so we're forced to take a stand to defend our climate," Alexa Stuart said.
"We face court today but the real criminals are the fossil fuel giants and our spineless government who won't stand up to them. Despite decades of dire warnings from scientists and promises to end the climate wars, Labor continues to approve new coal projects and drive us closer to climate collapse."
The action comes two months before Rising Tide hosts the People's Blockade of the Port of Newcastle when 10,000 people are expected to gather in Newcastle for a 50-hour blockade.
