Activists who let off ‘stench gas’ at Woodside’s Perth HQ narrowly avoid jail

Protesters avoid jail over stench gas release at Woodside headquarters

Three environmental activists are criticised for their "forthright defiance of the law" but avoid prison over the release of stench gas that forced the evacuation of Woodside Energy's building in Perth.

Woodside stench gas bombers learn fate for harmful stunt

During their sentencing on Wednesday morning, the District Court of WA was told the trio’s actions on June 1 had caused a state of emergency that left many workers fearful of a major explosion or fire.

Suspended jail terms for Woodside gas evacuation

Two climate activists who forced the evacuation of Woodside's headquarters by letting off stench gas have been handed suspended prison sentences.

Activists who let off ‘stench gas’ at Woodside’s Perth HQ narrowly avoid jail

A District Court judge said just because their actions were altruistic, it did not mean they should not be held to account.