Newcastle's port is no political playground, it's a working harbour Letters: 'How long before the Port of Newcastle loses its social licence to export coal?' Newcastle Herald · May 31
Objections but no solutions as stadium deadline looms Letters | 'Newcastle council manages over 150 outdoor fields, is it really too much to ask that one be used to secure the future of indoor sport?' Newcastle Herald · May 27
Bravo to Zack Schofield and the activists that got out and did something Letters: 'People like him are the ones that make a difference in the world.' Newcastle Herald · May 25
Hunter activist touches down after second detention by Israel amid claims of abuse Zach Schofield was detained in Israel for the second time after participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla. Newcastle Herald · May 25
Australians allege they were abused after IDF intercepted Gaza flotilla and Itamar Ben-Gvir taunted them ‘Every activist on the flotilla … has only had their heart more emboldened by witnessing and experiencing the brutality of the Israeli state,’ Zack Schofield says The Guardian - AU · May 22
Hunter activist Zack Schofield speaks for first time after second release 'We were taken to prison and treated really poorly' Newcastle Herald · May 22
Battered Aussie activists allege abuse in Israeli jail Australian members of a global flotilla have made shocking allegations about their treatment in Israeli detention after being intercepted at gunpoint. AAP · May 21
Eleven Australian Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel deported to Turkey Israel on Thursday said it had deported all foreign activists seized from Global Sumud flotilla The Guardian - AU · May 21
'Unacceptable': flotilla lawyers claim abuse, 'broken ribs' and degradation of prisoners by Israel Israel's national security minister has sparked a diplomatic crisis, publishing images of protesters being mistreated in custody. Newcastle Herald · May 21
Penny Wong condemns Israeli minister over ‘shocking and unacceptable’ treatment of flotilla activists Foreign affairs minister joins condemnation of Itamar Ben-Gvir after Israeli national security minister shares video mocking detainees The Guardian - AU · May 20
Flotilla activist Ethan Floyd outlines next steps after 'two days of cruel treatment' Activist Ethan Floyd will promote the Global Sumud Flotilla's mission from Australia. Newcastle Herald · May 20
'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
'Kidnapped': second high-seas arrest by Israel for Hunter activist Zack Schofield in a month 'My heart is in my throat,' Mr Schofield's mother said. Newcastle Herald · May 19
AAP · May 19 'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held The families of 11 Australians detained by Israel while they tried to deliver aid to Gaza have been kept in the dark about their wellbeing for over 12 hours.
The Guardian - AU · May 2 Australian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotilla Zack Schofield among 175 activists taken by Israel from ships attempting to transport aid to Gaza
AAP · May 2 Australian says flotilla crews bashed by Israeli troops An Australian activist has described bashings by Israeli soldiers who boarded their vessels on a mission to deliver aid to Gaza.
The Guardian - AU · May 1 Israel navy to release six Australians in Greece after intercepting Gaza flotilla The activists’ vessels were intercepted off the coast of Crete on Wednesday evening while travelling as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30 At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international waters
AAP · Apr 30 Fears over fate of Australians among Gaza aid flotilla Those close to Australians attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action after their loved ones were intercepted by Israel on international waters.
AAP · Apr 8 Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza A shower of drones and alleged mistreatment in Israeli cells met the last attempt to break the battered strip's naval blockade, which Tel Aviv branded a stunt.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025 Could a landmark court decision undermine the right to peacefully protest in NSW? Human rights advocates fear new ruling could deter people from using system designed to facilitate protests – and expose them to risk of criminal charges
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2025 Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas injured in pro-Palestinian protest awarded $22,000 in legal costs Thomas suffered an eye injury during her arrest outside manufacturing facility SEC Plating at Belmore in June
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025 NSW police yet to withdraw protest charge against Hannah Thomas as promised as she pleads not guilty Pro-Palestine protester injured in police interaction facing three charges despite police announcing emergency riot powers charge would be dropped
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2025 Former Greens candidate may lose sight after being arrested in Sydney protest at alleged Israel technology supplier Hannah Thomas, who ran against Anthony Albanese in the Sydney electorate of Grayndler, sustained facial injuries