Almost 70 people turned out for the community meeting.
They came from as far away as Bulhdelah.
The meeting heard a report on progress in the court challenge to AGL's exploration licence.
This community is knowledgeable and expeienced in dealing with the mining companies. It was a pleasure to see EB Phillips, former Treasurer of Lock The Gate Alliance, in the audience. It was great to catch up with him.
We learnt about the history of coal seam gas mining in the area including stories from landholders, one a fourth generation local farmer, about their experiences with the mining company. Check out the Preservation Alliance website.
We heard from a farmer who had travelled up from Bulahdelah about recent moves into that community by the mining company representatives seeking to gain access to their land and that of other farmers. The Bulahdelah community is getting organised - ready to Lock The Gate.
Many thanks to Graeme Healey and the team. Special tanks to Bruce O'Connor who came through at the last minute to help us get some brochures printed after the expected courier delivery did not happen. We were also grateful to John who paid for the printing, and the many community members who gave us money to help with the trip.
Cheers
Michael & Julie
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