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Hundreds take to water for Newcastle coal port protest despite attempt by NSW police to stop them

Source: The Guardian — Australia By Jordyn Beazley and Petra Stock

Hundreds take to water for Newcastle coal port protest despite attempt by NSW police to stop them

About 600 Rising Tide activists were in the water at Newcastle port, with hundreds more onshore

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A climate group has overcome efforts by police and the New South Wales government to stop a protest at the world’s largest coal port, with hundreds of people taking to the water to unfurl a sign that said “coal exports = climate chaos”.

About 600 Rising Tide protesters paddled on kayaks and water crafts into the Port of Newcastle on Saturday to demand funding for coal workers to transition to new jobs and a safe and livable climate. Hundreds more protested onshore, after an 11th hour victory in the supreme court enabled the Paddle for the Planet event to proceed.

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About 600 Rising Tide activists were in the water at Newcastle port, with hundreds more onshore Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A climate group has overcome efforts by police and the New South Wales government to stop a protest at the world’s largest coal port, with hundreds of people taking to the water to unfurl a sign that said “coal exports = climate chaos”. About 600 Rising Tide protesters paddled on kayaks and water crafts into the Port of Newcastle on Saturday to demand funding for coal workers to transition to new jobs and a safe and livable climate. Hundreds more protested onshore, after an 11th hour victory in the supreme court enabled the Paddle for…

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