Police arrest 170 at NSW Rising Tide protest as activists temporarily block coal ships

Large group of kayakers paddled into shipping channel at Newcastle's coal port

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Almost 200 people have been arrested after pausing activity at the world's biggest coal port as part of a climate protest.

Protesters formed a blockade" in the Port of Newcastle on Sunday in the third day of unrest, calling on the federal government to rule out new coal and gas mines and for a 78% tax on coal and gas exports.

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