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flag Australian activist Anna Hedigan criticized fossil fuel approvals in court on Jan. 13, 2026, during proceedings from a massive coal port blockade.

flag Australian activist Anna Hedigan, who lost her home in the 2023 bushfires, criticized the government's approval of new fossil fuel projects, comparing it to standing on every street with a jerry can of petrol. flag She spoke during a court appearance on January 13, 2026, as part of legal proceedings stemming from a November blockade of the Port of Newcastle. flag The protest, organized by Rising Tide, drew over 8,000 people and targeted the world’s largest coal export terminal, disrupting operations and delaying coal shipments. flag Over 150 people were arrested, with 129 cases heard in Newcastle Local Court. flag The event highlighted growing public tension over climate policy, with activists arguing that fossil fuel expansion contradicts climate commitments and endangers communities.

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