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.

  • @[email protected]
    7•1 month ago

    Legends. The article kind of annoys me though:

    NSW shadow minister for police Paul Toole has labelled the protesters “numbskulls”.

    While Paul Toole is an expert at being a numbskull, he’s no expert at identifying them. No idea why the ABC thought about taking his opinion on the matter.