A Newcastle magistrate has validated the protest actions聽of anti-coal activists, saying 鈥渁ny reasonable person would agree with the goals of this action鈥. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Activists from Blockade Australia have stopped coal trains and shut down the world鈥檚 largest coal port in Newcastle. Kerry Smith reports.
The Socialist Alliance will contest the Newcastle City Council elections, with a聽focus on affordable housing and real climate action. Kathy Fairfax reports.
From May 4 to 16 a global wave of mass community direct action will target the world鈥檚 most dangerous fossil fuel projects with a clear message: keep them in the ground and speed up the transition to 100% renewable energy.
350.org is coordinating a blockade of Newcastle Port on May 7 and 8. It says: 鈥淲e have never had a better chance in history to break free from fossil fuels and build a just transition to clean and renewable energy.