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Australia’s biggest oil and gas company, Woodside, suffered a major legal defeat after a court threw out its lawsuit against climate protesters who staged a stench gas stunt at its HQ. Despite already convicting three activists criminally, Woodside pushed to force documents on others allegedly involved — but the judge ruled there was no evidence beyond those three, calling Woodside’s claims speculative. The ruling is hailed as a victory for activists, who say it shuts down corporate attempts to silence dissent. Woodside acknowledged the decision and is reviewing it, while the case remains tied to its controversial Burrup Hub project — a target of environmental groups concerned about Indigenous heritage and ecological damage. This legal setback signals a tougher road for fossil fuel giants trying to stifle protest.

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