Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australian port
BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete November 30, 2025 at 02:08 PM
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Climate protesters disrupted operations at the Port of Newcastle in Australia, a major coal export hub. The protests, organized by the group Rising Tide, involved hundreds of activists who paddled kayaks into the harbor's shipping lane. The activists claim to have halted two cargo ships. New South Wales police arrested dozens of people during the demonstration. Police also stated that some activists engaged in unsafe practices on the water during the protest.
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