Dozens of Blockade Australia climate activists were forced to disperse after a heavy police presence in Sydney CBD prevented demonstrators from blocking peak hour traffic.
Dozens of Blockade Australia activists kicked off their protest near Sydney's Hyde Park around 8am on Tuesday holding banners and signs as they threatened to pour onto busy roads.
Stream more Australian news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 Sky News Australia reporter Kenny Heatley said police shoved protesters off the street and onto the footpath in an attempt to keep traffic flowing. "Even though it's over today, the climate protesters say that they are going to continue this action throughout the week," he said.
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