Blockade Australia

Direct action group starts week of 'disruption' to 'resist climate destruction' as NSW police pledge crackdown.

Police were out in force in the city centre and had a heavy presence on the Harbour Bridge after the group last week flagged a resurgence in their activities, which previously shut down Port Botany, the Harbour Bridge and the Spit bridge. Protesters dispersed when police stopped them at the intersection of George and Bridge streets, blocking access to the Harbour Bridge. The protesters were among a group of 50 to 60 activists who kicked off a week of disruption in Sydney with a march through the city centre on Monday.

A white car blocked the southbound entrance to the tunnel, while many other CBD streets were obstructed by wheelie bins, plastic crates, protesters and ...

NSW Police estimate about 50 to 60 people were involved in the protest. “I encourage those who continue to participate in this unlawful protest activity to reconsider. The protesters began to disperse in the CBD just before 9am. “To those people who are really angry right now, I understand, and it’s not a good thing to be experiencing. Climate change isn’t a good thing to be experiencing. The tunnel reopened after police arrested her.

A week of disruption is under way in Sydney as a climate protest group with a history of extreme attention-grabbing stunts have caused chaos for Monday ...

“To those people who are really angry right now, I understand, and it’s not a good thing to be experiencing. Climate change isn’t a good thing to be experiencing,” Mali said. Police will continue to review CCTV and other video sources to identify and arrest those involved in the protest. NSW Police trailed the parade of protesters on foot and via a convoy of vehicles with sirens wailing, cleaning up after the protesters in an attempt to clear roads. Protesters threw concrete blocks, garbage bins, bikes and ladders onto the city streets in an effort to disrupt traffic and delay police officers trying to put a stop to the protest. Protesters took to the streets of the CBD in an unauthorised demonstration to protest political inaction on climate change.

Police are out in force ready to stop Blockade Australia climate activists from any illegal disruptions. The group is planning to cause “mass disruptions” ...

2GB Senior Reporter Clinton Maynard told Ben Fordham, the activists are heading towards the Harbour Bridge and not stopping. Premier Dominic Perrotett has told Ben Fordham: “These people are bloody idiots, and they will face the full force of the law”. Officers are carrying out patrols of key sites and mainly around the Harbour Bridge.

Protesters have marched through central Sydney and blocked the entrance to the Harbour Tunnel as climate activists threaten a week of illegal protests.

Blockade Australia live-streamed video of a 22-year-old woman who parked a car at the northern entrance to the Harbour Tunnel to cause more disruption. Protesters dispersed when police stopped them at the intersection of George and Bridge streets, blocking access to the Harbour Bridge. A woman who chained herself to the steering wheel of her car and blocked the Harbour Tunnel is one of 11 climate protesters arrested in Sydney.

Protesters have marched down a major Sydney thoroughfare and have blocked the entrance to Sydney Harbour Tunnel after...

It was difficult to get ahead of them," he said. Blockade Australia live-streamed video of a 22-year-old woman who parked a car at the northern entrance to the Harbour Tunnel. "The throwing of bicycles, the throwing of garbage bins, the throwing of other items in the path of police, in the path of media, in the path of innocent members of the public just walking by, will not be tolerated and cannot be by the people of NSW," he said. The protesters were among a group of 50 to 60 activists who kicked off a week of disruption in Sydney with a march through the city centre on Monday. Blockade Australia began its threatened protests "to cause disruption to the political and economic systems of Australia which are driving climate destruction", with a group converging at about 8am at Hyde Park. A woman who chained herself to the steering wheel of her car and blocked the Harbour Tunnel is one of 11 climate protesters arrested in Sydney.

Mali locked herself to the steering wheel and parked her car across both lanes at the southbound entrance o...

In the video a man can be heard screaming at the protester calling her a "dumb c---" and saying "you're f---ing everyone's day up". "The police are on their way, and I'm not sure how long this is going to happen for. I'm not sure what is about to happen."

Climate change protesters wreaked havoc across the Sydney CBD for more than an hour on Monday morning by running in the middle of roads and blocking peak ...

Be prepared to walk on roads and stop cars from passing.” Since then, Sydney has developed into the political and economic capital of Australia. A tow truck was seen removing the vehicle. Stream more Australian news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. NSW Police officers chased dozens of climate protesters who were seen throwing milk crates, rubbish bins and barricades across Sydney streets, as one demonstrator blocked the entry to one of the busiest thoroughfares in the city in a bid to cause "mass disruptions".

Sydneysiders faced a nightmare commute into work on Monday after dozens of Blockade Australia protesters hit the streets to cause another day of chaos.

Our collective survival rests on organised opposition and the use of strategic direct action to stand against this project of destruction. A 22-year-old woman from St Lucia, Queensland, charged with Enter etc Sydney Harbour Bridge etc disrupt etc vehicles etc; pedestrian obstruct driver’s/other pedestrian’s path; and wilfully prevent free passage of person/vehicle/vessel. She’s been bail refused to appear in Central Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 28 June 2022). A 30-year-old woman from Carnegie, Victoria, charged with Enter etc Sydney Harbour Bridge etc disrupt etc vehicles etc; pedestrian obstruct driver’s/other pedestrian’s path; and wilfully prevent free passage of person/vehicle/vessel. She was given strict conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on 21 July 2022. A 24-year-old woman from Preston, Victoria, charged with Enter etc Sydney Harbour Bridge etc disrupt etc vehicles etc; pedestrian obstruct driver’s/other pedestrian’s path; and wilfully prevent free passage of person/vehicle/vessel. He’s been bail refused to appear in Central Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 28 June 2022). A 22-year-old woman from Petersham charged with Enter etc Sydney Harbour Bridge etc disrupt etc vehicles etc; and wilfully prevent free passage of a person or vehicle. A 26-year-old man from Ellinbank, Victoria, charged with Enter etc Sydney Harbour Bridge etc disrupt etc vehicles etc; pedestrian obstruct driver’s/other pedestrian’s path; and wilfully prevent free passage of person/vehicle/vessel. He was given strict conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on 21 July 2022. Protesters then chased the car as it drove past A 34-year-old woman from Leichhardt charged with Enter etc Sydney Harbour Bridge etc disrupt etc vehicles etc; pedestrian obstruct driver’s/other pedestrian’s path; and wilfully prevent free passage of person/vehicle/vessel. He was given strict conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on 21 July 2022. A 25-year-old man from Brandy Hill, NSW, charged with Enter etc Sydney Harbour Bridge etc disrupt etc vehicles etc; pedestrian obstruct driver’s/other pedestrian’s path (two counts). He’s been bail refused to appear in Central Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 28 June 2022). A 49-year-old man from Williamstown, Victoria, charged with Enter etc Sydney Harbour Bridge etc disrupt etc vehicles etc; pedestrian obstruct driver’s/other pedestrian’s path (two counts). He’s been bail refused to appear in Central Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 28 June 2022). Thank you everyone who has listened. 'Not sure if you can see.

A heavy police presence around Sydney has forced climate change activists to disperse after a failed attempt to cause disruptions for the second day in a ...

New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Stream more Australian news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. A heavy police presence around Sydney has forced climate change activists to disperse after a failed attempt to cause disruptions for the second day in a row.

Blockade Australia protesters have filmed themselves charging down the streets of Sydney for another wild day of climate change demonstrations.

Climate justice!' rang out through the streets 'There is no possibility of meaningful change within this system. Climate justice!' rang out through the streets. Blockade Australia has promised a week of disruption to 'blockade the streets of Australia's most important political and economic centre and cause disruption that cannot be ignored' and is armed with a $75,000 legal war chest. Now the Queenslander, occasional firefighter and cabaret dancer is the figurehead of Blockade Australia, a radical group that causes mayhem around Australia to draw attention to climate change. Police established Strike Force Guard vowing to maintain a highly visible presence in the CBD for the rest of the week after Blockade Australia warned of further disruptions. The woman was holding a banner for Blockade Australia before it was ripped out of her hands and she was knocked to the ground A female Blockade Australia protester was shoved to the ground by police officers as the group charged down the streets of Sydney for another day of wild climate change demonstrations. The crowd of Blockade Australia activists were seen storming the streets of Sydney on Tuesday Blockade Australia protesters have filmed themselves charging down the streets of Sydney for another day of wild climate change demonstrations - One female protester was knocked to the ground by police in a violent confrontation on the streets of Sydney Moment police smash Blockade Australia climate pests - knocking a protester to the ground and snatching a banner as activists cause chaos in Sydney for second day in a row

Industrial action from the Rail and Transport Union will slow peak-hour train services by 50 per cent on Tuesday and up to 75 per cent later in the week.

Since Labor’s been elected, a new Scarborough gas project has been approved in Western Australia. It’s going to be the biggest polluter in Australian history, far bigger than Adani,” Shabtay said. “These are not isolated incidents, it’s a coordinated campaign.” All 10 were under the age of 50. The group dispersed in Hyde Park about 9am after shouting “spaghetti”. Significant delays are also expected for long-distance and regional services, with customers advised to travel only in essential circumstances. Little obstruction occurred before police began arresting people.

There was disruption in Sydney this morning for a second straight day as the group of activists who brought the city to a halt yesterday marched through the ...

“To those people who are really angry right now, I understand, and it’s not a good thing to be experiencing. Climate change isn’t a good thing to be experiencing,” Mali said. “I’m hoping yesterday that these protesters would have got the message that our police will continue to be out there in force. “The Australian colony started here. “They can get up to two years imprisonment. “We’ve actually seen now where people can get fines of up to $22,000,” he said. NSW Police trailed the parade of protesters on foot and via a convoy of vehicles with sirens wailing, cleaning up after the protesters in an attempt to clear roads. “The more of us on the streets, the stronger the movement,” it said. On Monday, there was chaos on the city’s roads as an army of protesters took to the streets of the CBD in an unauthorised demonstration. They are professional pests,” the NSW deputy premier told Today this morning. Blockade Australia says it will continue its week of disruption, issuing a statement overnight saying its action was in “direct response to Australia’s continued blocking of climate action and the escalating repression against nonviolent protesters on this continent”. There was disruption in Sydney this morning for a second straight day as the group of activists who brought the city to a halt yesterday marched through the city.

A woman wanted for allegedly taking part in climate activist training was arrested in Springwood last week.

Blue Mountains Crime Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Scott McAlpine said around 2.40pm on Monday June 20 police patrolling Springwood Railway Station sighted the female. Police are also investigating a number of malicious damage incidents to cars in June. Unknown offenders have used bricks or large rocks to smash car windows from Glenbrook to Katoomba. Stealing from cars is on the rise and police are seeking witnesses, said Insp McAlpine. It is alleged she "resisted arrest, a short struggle ensued, the female continued to ignore police directions and was carried from the location to Springwood Police Station where she was charged".

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is putting his faith in harsher protest laws to crack down on climate protesters entering their second day of disruptions ...

It is expected protesters will return each day for the rest of the week as part of a scheduled period of mass disruption. “I have full confidence in the police force that when these incidents occur, that they will clear the scene as quickly as possible and make the arrests,” Mr Perrottet said. “These protesters need to stop and they won’t stop until an example is made of them. “We have increased the penalty substantially and these protesters will be facing up to two years’ imprisonment,” Mr Perrottet said. Protesters have hit Sydney’s streets for a second day in a row as part of a scheduled week-long disruption to demand action on climate change. The man who rammed his car into a crowd of climate protesters has received a penalty from police.