Council Bans All Future Rising Tide Events and Protests

NSW Labor, Newcastle council try to ban climate protests during COP31 summit

Newcastle City Council has banned climate action group Rising Tide from holding events on council-owned land, while NSW Police try to block the Paddle for the Planet in the Supreme Court. Peter Boyle reports.

Council bans all future Rising Tide events and protests

Activist group Rising Tide remains locked in its fight with New South Wales Police, for the right to hold its Paddle for the Planet protest on Newcastle Harbour this weekend. It comes after chaos in council chambers last night as Lord Mayor Gavin Morris used his casting vote, to ban the group gathering in the …

Lord mayor claims phone bombarded by overseas calls after Rising Tide ban

Newcastle lord mayor Gavin Morris contacts police over global calls after voting to ban Rising Tide protests. Read what the climate group says here.

Caught in the crossfire? Sweeping crackdown on Rising Tide raises questions

City of Newcastle has voted to ban Rising Tide from council land. Read why the lord mayor used his casting vote and how activists plan to respond.

Ordinary Council Meeting 10 November 2026 – 16 News

Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 10 November 2026. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.  Lord Mayoral Minutes Rising Tide events on Council-owned land Council voted to endorse a Lord Mayoral Minute that Council does not license or authorise, now and into the future, community-owned … Continue reading "Ordinary Council Meeting 10 November 2026"