Police charged about 50 protesters after coal train travelling to Newcastle was brought to a standstill for four hours
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Dozens of people have been arrested after protesters scaled a train bound for the Port of Newcastle and began shovelling coal out of its wagons.
The train was brought to a standstill a few kilometres from the port while passing Sandgate, near the Pacific Highway, about 10am on Sunday.
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Continue reading…Police charged about 50 protesters after coal train travelling to Newcastle was brought to a standstill for four hoursGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastDozens of people have been arrested after protesters scaled a train bound for the Port of Newcastle and began shovelling coal out of its wagons.The train was brought to a standstill a few kilometres from the port while passing Sandgate, near the Pacific Highway, about 10am on Sunday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…