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Sixteen protesters with Rising Tide have locked themselves to coal equipment in Newcastle this morning.

Rising Tide said eight people have locked on to two coal loaders and another eight on to conveyor belts on the final day of the People’s Blockade, an annual climate protest that has seen thousands gather to protest against the use of fossil fuels.

It’s time that our government starts supporting coal workers by investing in new industries for our region and making coal corporations pay their fair share.

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Author : Nick Visser

Publish date : 2025-11-30 21:20:00

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