The Latest Breaking News from Deanna Violet Maree Coco

Magistrate labels Violet CoCo’s protesting ‘noble’

A Perth court has commended high-profile NSW environmental activist Violet CoCo after she spray-painted a gas company's logo on a Perth police station.

The New Daily · May 4, 2023

NSW climate activist Violet CoCo arrested in Perth

NSW environmental activist Violet CoCo has been arrested in Perth after allegedly spraying a Woodside logo on a police station.

The New Daily · May 3, 2023

NSW Coalition flags hardening of protest laws

A NSW Coalition government would consider strengthening protest laws after a climate change activist had a jail term overturned.

The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023

NSW climate change protester bailed ahead of appeal against jail sentence

Deanna "Violet" Maree Coco, who was sentenced to at least eight months in prison for her role in a climate protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in April, has been granted bail pending an appeal.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

Harbour Bridge protester granted bail

An environment protester who was jailed for blocking traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge during peak time has successfully argued for bail.

AAP · Dec 13, 2022

Throw book at climate activists: Perrottet

Activists who cause disruption should should have the book thrown at them, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says, as a young woman's sentencing sparks protests.

AAP · Dec 5, 2022

Premier ‘pleased’ with jail term for bridge protester

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has welcomed the stiff jail term for a climate protester who blocked a lane on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The New Daily · Dec 5, 2022

Activist jailed for Harbour Bridge protest

A climate activist has been jailed for using a truck to block the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a sentence criticised by human rights observers.

AAP · Dec 2, 2022