91��̳ - Muloobinba/Newcastle

F35 warplane parts manufacturer picketed

Niko Leka — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +1100

Protestors say war parts manufacturer Nupress could do “plenty of positive things” for medical technology, green energy and infrastructure rather than help Israel commit genocide in Gaza. Niko Leka reports.

Video: Voices from the 2024 People's Blockade

Alex Bainbridge — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +1100

People's Blockade participants explain why they attended, what they think about the NSW government's attempts to suppress the protest and why we need to end coal and gas.

Diary: The Rising Tide People’s Blockade

Alex Bainbridge — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:30:00 +1100

The Rising Tide “People’s Blockade” of the world’s biggest coal port has begun, with thousands expected to join throughout the week. Alex Bainbridge and Isaac Nellist report.

Give food a chance: Vandana Shiva’s ‘The Nature of Nature’

Niko Leka — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +1100

Vandana Shiva and her feminist colleague Maria Mies issued the Leipzig Appeal in 1996 to say, “No to GMOs and No to Patents on Seed”. The call echoes in Shiva’s new book, writes Niko Leka.

Snap rally protests transphobe spreading hate

Steve O’Brien — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:15:00 +1100

A snap protest was called against transphobe Craig Cole, who is holding “community information sessions” on how children are under attack in schools. Steve O'Brien reports.

War and peace in Newcastle

Steve O’Brien — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +1000

War and peace have become important issues in the City of Newcastle Council elections, as Newcastle is slated to become a major weapons manufacturing hub. Steve O'Brien reports.

Protesters object to the Hunter being turned into weapons’ manufacturing zone

Kerry Smith — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:30:00 +1000

No Weapons for Genocide, Food not Bombs and University of Newcastle Students for Palestine protested outside the annual Hunter Defence Conference in Cessnock. Kerry Smith reports.

Concerns grow over Newcastle and Port Stephens Councils links to weapons’ companies

Steve O’Brien — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:15:00 +1000

The City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council, joint owners of the Newcastle Airport, have established an entity which will lease to weapons’ manufacturers, in contravention of an ethical investment policy. Steve O’Brien reports.

University of Newcastle students rally to defend encampment

Niko Leka — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +1000

Students and supporters of the University of Newcastle Palestine solidarity encampment are resisting management's attempts to shut it down. Niko Leka reports.

Uni of Newcastle encampment for Gaza 37 days strong

Niko Leka — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +1000

The University of Newcastle student encampment in solidarity with Gaza is calling for allies to show their support. Niko Leka reports.

Uni of Newcastle receives 'strong support' for Palestine encampment

Niko Leka — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +1000

Nimiah and Leon, students at the University of Newcastle, told Niko Leka that there is strong popular support for the encampment.

Port Stephens wind farm project receives broad support

Zane Alcorn — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:30:00 +1100

Community organisations and unions have demonstrated their support for the Hunter Offshore Wind Farm wind power project, with more than 800 people turning out to the Hunter Workers’ action. Zane Alcorn reports.

Muloobinba residents declare Gaza their ‘sister city’

Niko Leka — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +1100

A group of residents has made a symbolic recognition of Gaza as a sister city as part of their solidarity with Palestine. Niko Leka reports.

People's port blockade shows the climate movement is back

Alex Bainbridge — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:30:00 +1100

Rising Tide's People's Blockade of the Newcastle coal port drew thousands to a creative and powerful civil disobedience action. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Adam Bandt: 'Floods and fires are more disruptive than blockading coal'

Isaac Nellist — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +1100

Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt tells 91��̳'s Isaac Nellist why he thinks joining the #PeoplesBlockade of the world’s biggest coal port is so important.

Video: 'A good cause and a good time' at #PeoplesBlockade of world's largest coal port

Isaac Nellist — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +1100

91��̳'s Leo Earle and Isaac Nellist spoke to attendees at the blockade of the world’s largest coal port in Muloobinba/Newcastle.

Forum looks at how to achieve a just transition for fossil fuel workers, communities

Jim McIlroy — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +1100

Rising Tide and 91��̳ co-hosted a forum on how to sustainably move away from coal when it’s been communities' livelihood for generations. Jim McIlroy reports.

Photos: Muloobinba/Newcastle stands with Palestine, calls for ceasefire now

Ren Agade — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +1100

Photos were hard to take because I had too many tears watching young kids marching, crying out words they should be too young to be aware of — genocide, massacre, occupation and bombs. Ren Agade reports.

Photos: Muloobinba stands up for Palestine

Niko Leka — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:15:00 +1100

Close to 500 people joined a passionate snap protest show solidarity with the people of Palestine. Niko Leka reports.

Hundreds attend Rising Tide meeting, call for no new coal

Niko Leka — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:30:00 +1100

Hundreds attended a forum to discuss why fossil fuel projects should not be given the go-ahead in a time of climate crisis. Niko Leka reports.

Rising Tide activists celebrate after court validates their coal train action

Jim McIlroy — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:45:00 +1000

A Newcastle magistrate has validated the protest actions of anti-coal activists, saying “any reasonable person would agree with the goals of this action”. Jim McIlroy reports.

Rising Tide: ‘We have to build a movement to stop coal’

Niko Leka — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +1000

Niko Leka asked Alexa Stewart from Rising Tide about the protest in Muloobinba/Newcastle in November to block the world’s biggest coal port.

Rising Tide plans 'biggest ever coal port blockade'

Nikola Leka — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 08:15:00 +1000

Rising Tide climate justice activist Alexa Stuart talks to Nikola Leka about the plans for the biggest-ever blockade of Newcastle’s coal port.

David Bradbury: Anthony Albanese is taking Australia on a road to war

Steve O'Brien — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:45:00 +1000

Steve O’Brien caught up with David Bradbury, independent filmmaker and twice Academy Award-nominated director and producer, at the 2023 Climate Camp in Newcastle. Bradbury’s latest film, The Road To War, is currently being screened around Australia.

Rising Tide activists stop coal train, seek support for more civil disobedience

Coral Wynter — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:45:00 +1000

Rising Tide stopped a coal train for 5 hours on April 16 at the Port of Newcastle, after a successful camp for climate action. Coral Wynter, Rachel Evans and Richard Boult report.

Video: A participant reflects on the Newcastle Climate Camp 2023 and direct action that stopped a coal train

Niko Leka — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +1000

Niko Leka reflects on the April 15–16 Climate Camp protest in Mulubinba/Newcastle that took direct action to stop a coal train.

A rising tide of climate activists stop coal train

Niko Leka — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:15:00 +1000

Climate activists stopped a coal train at Sandgate, near Newcastle, for several hours in protest at the damaging industry. Niko Leka reports.

Join the movement to shut down the world’s biggest coal port

Niko Leka — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +1100

A Rising Tide climate camp, from April 14-17, is set to launch a campaign to shut down the world’s biggest coal port by 2030. Niko Leka reports.

Smash the patriarchy, marchers sing on International Women’s Day

Niko Leka — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:30:00 +1100

The Hunter Workers Women’s Committee continued the tradition of loud and proud street marches with its International Women’s Day. Niko Leka reports.

Thalia Anthony: ‘Colonialism continues in Alice Springs’

Niko Leka — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +1100

In a recent address, Professor Thalia Anthony discussed colonisation through a Marxist framework, including the ongoing impacts on First Nations people in Alice Springs. Niko Leka reports.

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