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Vigil backs coal protestersNiko Leka, Newcastle
17 May 2008Thirty people held a Quaker-initiated vigil at the steps of Newcastle Local Courthouse on May 13 in support of the “Kooragang 16”. The 16 faced charges for trespassing on the construction site of a new coal-loader being built in Newcastle.
Eleven of the activists will be required to do community service. The remaining five each were fined $70-$200 in court costs.
On July 10-15, the Camp for Climate action will be held at Kooragang, and will include protest actions targeting Newcastle’s coal-export industry. Visit <http://www.climatecamp.org.au> for more information. |
From: Australian News |
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