There's outrage among Melbourne commuters as Extinction Rebellion climate activists blocked traffic during peak hour.

The activists were protesting this year's climate summit, COP29, which is set to take place in the city of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the group occupied a busy freeway in Melbourne's East, delaying drivers for as long as 30 minutes.

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There's outrage among Melbourne commuters as Extinction Rebellion climate activists blocked traffic during peak hour.
The activists were protesting this year's climate summit, COP29, which is set to take place in the city of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the group occupied a busy freeway in Melbourne's East, delaying drivers for as long as 30 minutes.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Extinction Rebellion climate activists blocking traffic in Melbourne

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