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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald

Why I helped stop a loaded coal train: protestor speaks out

Police arrive to remove protesters from a coal train halted in Sandgate on Sunday. Picture by Peter Lorimer

I was one of 50 people arrested for stopping a coal train bound for the Port of Newcastle on Sunday.

We were supported by more than 100 people cheering and singing from the other side of the fence, including my 96-year-old grandfather. The feeling of connection and hope was incredible, I've never felt more empowered to actually change society and address the climate crisis in ways I once thought were impossible.

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