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Climate Protest Halts Australian Port, 121 Arrested
11/30/2025
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Story summary
- On November 30, 2025, Rising Tide led a climate protest that disrupted shipping at a major Australian port, causing a three-hour halt.
- Hundreds of protesters blocked coal ships in kayaks, prompting the Port Authority of New South Wales to suspend inbound movements.
- NSW Police reported 121 arrests related to marine offences.
- Activists said two bulk carriers were turned away.
- Former Fire and Rescue NSW commissioner Greg Mullins attended the protest.
