Tag: People's Blockade

Maitland councillor slams City of Sydney’s ‘rent-free’ proposal for Rising Tide

News Rod Thompson - January 12, 2026

A Maitland councillor has expressed his disappointment over media reports City of Sydney could help Rising Tide plan this year’s People’s Blockade in Newcastle.

Exclusion zone will ‘not deter’ protesters, says Rising Tide

News Oli Goeldner - November 25, 2025

Ahead of the Rising Tide People’s Blockade of Newcastle Harbour this weekend, the state government has implemented an exclusion zone.

‘Bad laws, bad policing’… Rising Tide celebrates legal win

News Oli Goeldner - October 22, 2025

Climate activist group Rising Tide is reveling in its win after several charges were dropped against protestors involved in the 2024 People’s Blockade.

More than 100 arrested following Port of Newcastle protest

News Rod Thompson - November 26, 2023

Despite having 30 hours to state their case, those involved in the People’s Blockade of the Port of Newcastle finally pushed their luck.

Retirees paddle more than 400km to join People’s Blockade of Newcastle’s port

Community Rod Thompson - November 23, 2023

Two plucky grandfathers will join the People’s Blockade of the Port of Newcastle this weekend… after paddling more than 400km.

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