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The Latest Breaking News from Blockade Australia

Hannah Thomas’s injury sparks questions over NSW protester rights. What does the law say?

The altercation has brought into focus the slew of legislation brought in to restrict the right to protest

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2025

Coal protester's prison sentence overturned, fine slashed on appeal

Laura Davy was arrested during Blockade Australia action in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2024

Climate activists have received months-long sentences. Are tougher laws eroding Australians’ right to protest?

NSW enacts highest number of new laws among states, with climate protesters disproportionately affected, report finds

The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2024

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Train driver reveals torment as protesters play with death on tracks

Disturbing images and first-hand experiences detail close calls.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2024

Second climate protester jailed then bailed for obstructing trains

Sydney man sentenced to one month and fined $1100.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2024

Comparing climate and COVID protesters

Letters and Short Takes: Thursday, July 11, 2024

Newcastle Herald · Jul 10, 2024

Climate blockade brigade to defy rail union safety plea

The rail union has written to protesters blocking trains near the world's biggest coal port warning the activism risks safety for both demonstrators and staff.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

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Climate protesters won’t be deterred by fines, jail or political mixed messages on the environment

Activists are convinced a wartime campaign of resistance is the only way to highlight the existing system’s failure to meet the moment

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2024

Jailed coal protester released on bail pending appeal hearing

The climate action has been going on for a fortnight.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 9, 2024

Blockade Australia climate activist sentenced to three months in jail over Port of Newcastle protest

Laura Davy, who travelled from Tasmania to take part in a protest at a coal terminal, will appeal prison sentence

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2024

Blockade Australia plans more climate protests disrupting Newcastle trains, saying disobedience is the only option

NSW government condemns ‘reckless’ actions in Hunter region as more than 200 rail services cancelled and 26 people arrested since 25 June

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2024

Upset about the Blockade coal protests? Look at the bigger picture

Letters: 'Come on. Let's get this in perspective.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2024

'Traditional mechanisms are powerless': railway climate protests stretch on

Train disruptions could clash with school holiday traffic.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2024

Man and woman charged following commuter chaos, teen girl released

Police respond to eighth day of illegal action on Hunter railway lines.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 2, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024

Strike force, dog squad, PolAir: inside police operation for illegal protests

At least 15 people have been charged after Hunter railway activity.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2024

Teen in custody, protesters force cancellation of 111 passenger trains

Delays continue this morning and have spanned several hours.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2024

Climate activist charged following rail block at Lochinvar

A 40 year-old woman has been charged.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2024

'Axe to grind': Climate activists bailed after climbing coal wagons in Hunter

This is now day three of protest action in the Hunter.

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Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2024

'Full consequences of the law': Premier slams Hunter coal protesters

Blockade Australia coal protests roll on for a second day.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2024

Hunter coal train protests must cut through the noise over climate change, not add to it

Sometimes the most important part of the protest is the sentence that comes after the slogan.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2024

Second day of climate protests as activist climbs coal train

The woman has been arrested and charged.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2024

Three protest stunts in one day: two women perform song and dance on coal train

The Australian Rail Track Corporation has slammed the stunt saying it is 'placing lives at risk'.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 24, 2024

Trio charged after climate protest above Hunter River

The arrest looked more like a rescue mission on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2023

'Fear and desperation': climate protesters sentenced for holding up coal trains

Good behaviour orders, convictions and fines were handed out.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2023

Not just a youth movement: history too often forgets older protesters

Recent sustained anti-coal action by Blockade Australia in the Hunter Valley has brought public protest back into the news cycle. Activists have occupied trains, railway lines and machinery in an attempt to obstruct coal production and broadcast their message about the climate crisis.

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