NSW Police say they've arrested 138 protesters in Newcastle Harbour for allegedly blocking the shipping channel in the world's largest coal port.

In short:

NSW Police have arrested 138 people for allegedly defying directions not to enter the shipping channel in Newcastle Harbour.

The Port Authority has temporarily paused shipping movements due to safety concerns.

What’s next:

A police operation on the harbour is continuing.

  • Norah - She/They@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    15 hours ago

    The largest by numbers was this year’s Invasion Day rally in Melbourne, the organisers of which invited Palestinian protestors in an act of solidarity. There were so many Palestinian flags flying. One numbskull near me went to fly an Israeli flag and nearly got his arse beat, but the cops had him out of there so fast.

      • Norah - She/They@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        2·
        14 hours ago

        Oh hey, maybe I saw you there Sasha! :3

        It was a little overwhelming, thankfully I had my trusty ear muffs with me. Not a bad one for your first! I brought a friend who had never been to a protest before either.

        • Sasha@lemmy.blahaj.zone
          2·
          14 hours ago

          Good chance you did actually, I was a pay the rent collector and watched the entire thing go past and the ran ahead a few times to try and double up our intake 😆

          I hate that we’ll have to do it again in January, but I hope I can do even more this time.