The Latest Breaking News from Rising Tide

Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

More than 100 climate protesters who successfully blockaded coal ships in a large-scale demonstration have had their charges dropped two years later.

AAP · Aug 7

Rising Tide buoyed for 2027 People's Blockade after police drop charges

With 125 matters on the docket, it was expected to be a 'laborious' day in court.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6

Woman arrested at Glencore office among seven climate protesters charged

Police allege a group also entered the rail corridor to try and stop a coal train.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3

Newcastle teen arrested over graffiti on Premier Chris Minns office

The 17-year-old reportedly handed himself in.

Newcastle Herald · May 22

'Save my son': detained Hunter activists mother pleads for his safe return

Zack Schofield has been beyond contact since Tuesday when he was taken into custody by Israel's naval forces for the second time.

Newcastle Herald · May 20

Israel opens fire on aid flotilla as Hunter activist believed taken to Ashdod: protesters

No contact has been made with Zack Schofield and 11 other Australians since they were detained again this week.

Newcastle Herald · May 20

Dennis Altman urges us to radically reimagine the future – like he did in the 60s

At the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, nearly 50 years ago, 53 people were arrested. Many lost their jobs when the Sydney Morning Herald published their names. That was in 1978.

The Conversation · Mar 29

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

An activist arrested while blocking a major port has slammed the "unbelievably irresponsible" federal government after fighting to save her home from fires.

AAP · Jan 13

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

Police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla prevents coal ship from entering Newcastle harbour

Thousands of protesters, including Australian Greens leader, gather for annual climate protest in world’s largest coal export port

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2025