The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Harbour

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Rising Tide's attempts to blockade the world's largest coal port are continuing, with activists scaling a ship and more arrests made at the Newcastle Harbour.

AAP · Nov 30, 2025

Harbour blockade organisers push ahead amid exclusion zone changes

Newcastle Harbour blockade headquarters moved to Foreshore Park.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2024

Dive in early for iconic Australia Day Newcastle harbour swim

Newcastle Australia Day harbour swim returns for 27th year.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 2, 2024

Regatta cruise ship arrives in Newcastle harbour

The ship, measuring 593.7 feet in length, cruised into the harbour about 8am and is due to depart again about 7pm.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2022

Newcastle cocaine bust leads to manslaughter, people smuggling charges

A man has been charged with manslaughter and people smuggling after the death of a diver in Newcastle Harbour earlier this year.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Sea Shepherd's MY Steve Irwin finds temporary retirement home on Newcastle Harbour

The MY Steve Irwin has a new purpose after years of campaigning to protect marine life.

ABC News · Jul 10, 2022