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William Ton

Port climate protest opposed due to safety risks

Newcastle's harbourmaster says protesters risk being crushed between a ship and tugboat. (HANDOUT/GREENPEACE)

Climate protesters risk being crushed between ships or causing "devastating" environmental pollution if they carry out their proposed blockade of a major coal port, court documents state.

NSW Police are mounting a court challenge to a planned 50-hour blockade of the Port of Newcastle that is expected to attract thousands of people.

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