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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Jordyn Beazley in Newcastle

Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle

Kayakers paddle towards oil ship
Rising Tide protesters have blocked three ships from entering the Port of Newcastle this weekend. Photograph: Dean Sewell/Oculi

Activists have blocked two more coal ships from entering the Port of Newcastle on the fourth day of the Rising Tide protest, bringing the total number of ships turned around by campaigners this weekend to three.

Thousands of people have gathered at Rising Tide’s annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. The blockade began on Thursday and will continue until Tuesday. Hundreds have kayaked into the port, with many more watching on from the beach.

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