AU Now
Get the app

Activists in custody after scaling Woodside gas rig

Key points

  • Two Greenpeace activists have been taken into police custody after spending a night on Woodside's Scarborough gas platform off Western Australia. Australian Border Force officers led the operation to remove them.
  • The pair climbed the floating platform on Saturday to protest what they say are environmental threats to nearby Scott Reef. Greenpeace said no charges had been laid as of Sunday afternoon.
  • Woodside said the protest was dangerous, reckless and illegal, and endangered staff and responders.
Activists in custody after scaling Woodside gas rig
Photo: PerthNow Local

Get local alerts + the full feed in the AU Now app

Alerts, Shorts and your saved stories — free on Google Play.

Get the app
Continue reading · PerthNow Local
Disclaimer

This is an AI-generated summary based on reporting by PerthNow Local. It may not reflect every detail of the original story exactly. Tap “Continue reading” above for the full, original article.

Follow this story in the AU Now app

Alerts for your suburb, Shorts and saved stories — free on Google Play.

Get the app

Advertise with AU Now →

Join the conversation

You can read freely. Sign in only to join the conversation.

Signing in on the website is coming soon. For now, use the AU Now app to like, comment, save and follow.

Get the app
MAKE IT LOCAL

Where should your news begin?

Choose your home area for nearby stories, weather and alerts.

Start typing to find your area.

Comments

…