January 27, 2014
First photos as tripod action shuts down coal mine construction inside Whitehaven’s Maules Creek site at Leard State Forest. Read full details about the blockade shutting down coal mine construction here in the media statement from Leard Forest Alliance. PHOTOS: High...
January 27, 2014
Over 100 people are today shutting down construction of the controversial Maules Creek coal mine project in northwest NSW, escalating a blockade of the site that has been underway for over two weeks. Four groups of protesters have blocked four entrances to Leard State...
January 27, 2014
“It’s about time people understand why all this ‘activist’ action has been taking place in and around the Leard State Forest. It’s sad in this day and age that the people have to stand up and protect the environment simply because the government’s ministers and...
January 22, 2014
This is the Namoi River. It runs through farming land, and is a short distance from the Leard State Forest where Whitehaven and Idemitsu plan to fell more than half of the trees to construct a series of open-cut coal mines. Learn more about Leard State Forest and the...
January 20, 2014
After maintaining a presence for nearly 18 months, eviction may be imminent for the protest camp perched on the outskirts of Leard State Forest. Narrabri Council announced an extraordinary meeting of Council will be held Tuesday 21 January at 12:30pm. The Mayor of...
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