<p>Two anti-coal protesters from Blockade Australia shut down coal export operations at the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales in Australia. Two activists entered the port, with one locking them to a piece of coal moving equipment while another abseiled from machinery. This is a continuation of a sustained protest movement against the port by the Blockade Australia group. Protests by the group have disrupted the port and surrounding rail infrastructure in the past two weeks, prompting police to establish a strike force to crack down on the high-profile stunts.</p><p>The Port of Newcastle is the largest coal port in the world.</p>
<p>Two anti-coal protesters from Blockade Australia shut down coal export operations at the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales in Australia. Two activists entered the port, with one locking them to a piece of coal moving equipment while another abseiled from machinery. This is a continuation of a sustained protest movement against the port by the Blockade Australia group. Protests by the group have disrupted the port and surrounding rail infrastructure in the past two weeks, prompting police to establish a strike force to crack down on the high-profile stunts.</p><p>The Port of Newcastle is the largest coal port in the world.</p>
