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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

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

'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

Police are reviewing charges against scores of climate protesters who took part in a blockade of the world's largest coal port after allies were acquitted.

AAP · Oct 22, 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 · Oct 9, 2025

Pooches and pollsters point to popular prime minister

The prime minister has basked in the attention of curious locals and friendly pooches in a safe Labor seat but not everyone was happy to see him.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Climate activists to plead not guilty en masse under NSW’s controversial anti-protest laws

Rising Tide campaigners were arrested at Newcastle’s coal port in late 2024 after using kayaks and rafts to protest at facility

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2025

Moment climate protesters detained at parliament house

Around a dozen demonstrators with the Rising Tide group were detained after forcing the closure of roads outside Parliament House in Canberra.

AAP · Nov 27, 2024

Courts, politicians and police in the sea: the many battles for climate activists at NSW’s Rising Tide protest

Experts say moves to stop the protest come amid an escalating crackdown on activism across the country

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2024

Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Protesters have been arrested and charged after allegedly paddling into ship lanes and disrupting coal vessels in the Port of Newcastle.

AAP · Nov 22, 2024