article_snippet: An Australian farmer has dramatically pitched a tent in front of a coal train to protest against the expansion of coal mining near Newcastlethe mining industry.
article_snippet: The 54-year-old farmer, from Monaro in southern New South Wales, started Farmer Annette Schneider protest at 7am on Monday, but was taken into police custody about 10.30am.
article_snippet: A group of 20 to 30 people were also on-site to support Farmer Annette Schneider.
article_snippet: Farmer Annette Schneider was trying to block the path of a coal train to protest against the expansion of the mining industry .
article_snippet: Farmer Annette Schneider was trying to make 'a statement' to the government to ask the government to consider issues surrounding the expansion of coal mines and climate change . '
article_snippet: Farmer Annette Schneider wanted to do this because Farmer Annette Schneider was frustrated with the government,' Front Line Action on Coal's Alex Walker said. '
article_snippet: [Farmer Annette Schneider] passionate about climate change and Farmer Annette Schneider wanted to make a statement.'
highlights_snippet: Farmer Annette Schneider was protesting against the expansion of coal mining near Newcastle .
  