Newcastle coal blockade: 19 protesters to face sentencing on 'unprecedented' charge, Frontline Action on Coal says

Matt Carr
Updated May 19 2020 - 9:17am, first published 8:21am
Newcastle coal activists to face sentencing on 'unprecedented' charge
Newcastle coal activists to face sentencing on 'unprecedented' charge

A GROUP of anti-coal activists that protest organisers have dubbed the "Newcastle 19" are due to face court on Tuesday.

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Matt Carr

Matt Carr

Newcastle Herald deputy editor

Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.

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