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A blockade of the Kokoda Track has been cleared after protesters were moved on by police last night. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-03/kokoda-track-blockade-cleared-protesters-cleared-by-police/102296510

Landowners and workers for major trekking company Adventure Kokoda had barricaded road entrances to the track on the weekend.

They were frustrated by the Papua New Guinea environment minister's decision to cancel the company's licence.

The blockade polarised many in Sogeri, a town near the start of the track at Owers' Corner.

Some felt the men were right to protest in a bid to get their jobs back, while others felt saddened.

Councillor and landowner Helen Weana said the blockade was affecting local businesses, with landowners making money from trekkers and companies in the area.

"Mothers lost business," she said.

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