Climate protesters block coal shipments in three states as Minns warns against ‘dangerous’ situations

Blockade Australia's coordinated action targets ports in Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne

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Climate protesters have disrupted coal shipments and motorway traffic at ports in Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne.

A climate protester has suspended herself from a rail bridge at the Newcastle coal ports, blocking trains, as coordinated protests were mounted at ports in Melbourne and Brisbane. The woman was livestreaming her solitary protest online and police were on site.