The 15-month jail term for a climate activist who blocked the Sydney Harbour Bridge is “pleasing to see”, says New South Wales (NSW) Premier Dominic Perrottet, as activists rallied around the country in support of the protester. Deanna “Violet” Maree Coco was sentenced in the Downing Centre Local Court on Friday for blocking peak-hour traffic on…

Climate change activists, including a rural firefighter, have disrupted peak hour traffic in Sydney by parking a truck on the Cahill Expressway on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It comes as activist group Fireproof Australia follow through on its vow to continue demonstrating, despite increased police powers. New South Wales Police confirmed a police operation was…