NSW police take legal action to prevent climate activists blockading Port of Newcastle

Planned two-day protest that involves thousands of protesters poses a safety risk, police argue

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A plan by climate activists to shut down the Port of Newcastle for 50 hours has been challenged by New South Wales police who have argued in a court challenge against the protest going ahead.

Police are challenging the protest - which is planned for 19 November - in the supreme court. It's the second time in a month police have challenged a protest in court.

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