Sat, 01 Nov, Lismore – 10am-
“Now our focus turns towards the cancellation of the gas exploration licences which cover much of our region, and this effort will include a march and rally in Lismore in November. The focus will be getting unprecedented numbers of people from across the region on the streets of Lismore to demand a Gasfield Free Region. If you’d like to be involved, please contact Elly Bird: admin@lockthegate.org.au and let her know what skills and resources you can offer.”
Northern Rivers Guardians will support rallies and marches taking place all around the world to demand action on this most urgent of problems. If the mass extinction is allowed to take place because of human pollution, I suspect our species will have a tough time surviving. If you will be in a major city that day go on-line to find details.
The locations closest to us are :
Lismore – gather at Spinks Park at noon.
Burleigh Heads – 10 am Main Beach.
There is also a second event at 1pm at Currumbin – looks like it’s opposite Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – 35 Tomewin St – you could make a day of it and do both!!!
Will you show up?
Gasfield Free Northern Rivers and Bentley landholders have today commended the NSW government for its decision to uphold the suspension of Metgasco’s coal seam gas exploration licence over the Bentley and Casino area. The licence was suspended on 15 May due to ‘inadequate consultation’ after sustained and overwhelming community opposition which culminated in the historic Bentley Blockade.
“We thank the government for listening to the people of Bentley and the Northern Rivers and upholding Metgasco’s licence suspension,” said Bentley landholder Rosemary Joseph.
“Industrialised gas fields have no place in our valley or the region as a whole. The Northern Rivers is known for its beautiful and productive farmland, and is a worldwide tourism destination that should be protected from invasive gasfields for perpetuity.”
“Our community is greatly relieved that will not have to face another drilling attempt from Metgasco and the huge police presence it would require anytime soon.”
“However, while a licence is still in place we will live with the threat of the drilling hanging over us and are urging the government to take the next step and cancel Metgasco’s licence outright,” she concluded.
“The Northern Rivers community commends the government for making this common sense and correct decision to uphold the suspension of Metgasco’s gas mining licence,” said Gasfield Free Northern Rivers spokesperson, Ian Gaillard.
“Metgasco’s community consultation was clearly inadequate and this is a vindication of what the community has been saying for years about this industry.”
“While we are grateful that the government has allowed this community a reprieve, people remain overwhelmingly opposed to any gasfield industrialisation of the Northern Rivers, and will not have certainty until Metgasco’s gas licence is cancelled.”
“We have provided substantial and damning evidence to the government evidencing Metgasco’s failed community consultation, and maintain that there are sufficient grounds for them to cancel the company’s licence,” concluded Mr Gaillard.
Media Alert 23 June 2014
Snap action: Call for Metgasco licence cancellation taken to North Coast MP’s electorate offices
What: Community gathering outside Members of Parliament offices’ in the four Northern Rivers state electorates, delivering a letter from the community calling for the cancellation of Metgasco’s gas licence at Bentley.
When: 12 noon, Tuesday 24 June 2014
Who: The community, including protectors who were involved in the Bentley Blockade.
Where: The four electorate offices for Clarence, Lismore, Tweed and Ballina.
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Clarence electorate Chris Gulaptis 11 Prince Street GRAFTON NSW 2460 |
Lismore electorate Thomas George 55 Carrington Street LISMORE NSW 2480 |
Tweed electorate Geoff Provest 103 Minjungbal Drive TWEED HEADS SOUTH NSW 2486 |
Ballina electorate Don Page Shop 1, 7 Moon Street BALLINA NSW 2478 |
Why: To call for the cancellation of Metgasco’s exploration licence over Bentley and surrounds which was recently suspended based on inadequate community consultation. A decision on this suspension is expected from the Office of Coal Seam Gas on Wednesday 25 June 2014, and a delegation of landholders will be in Sydney to meet with the Premier and Minister for Resources in order to call for the outright cancellation of the licence.
For comment: A media release and spokespersons will be available on the day.
For further information:
Boudicca Cerese 0431 513 546
Ross Joseph 0411 789 445 / Rosemary Joseph 0412 071 990
for more info:
http://www.bentleyblockade.org/
Hope to see you at the upcoming screening of Gasland II screening at the Regent in Murwillumbah, 6.30 pm on Friday June 6th. Tickets are only $5 – any funds raised going to LTG & NRG.
sorry, folks ! timing is not right, we postponed the get-together to early september….. we’ll keep you posted……….
For the earth!!
Suzanne
Sunday June 1st World Environment Day
10-3 Knox Park, Murwillumbah
Always a fantastic day for all family and friends, stalls, food, entertainment, music!
NRG will have a stall so come and say hi! and more importantly – if you can volunteer any time on the stall – please contact Ruby on rubyr@y7mail.com
also check out the attached poster for more info
Sat, 31 May, 7.30–10.30pm, Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore
Kevin Borich, Marshall Okel & The Pride, Bourbon St, The Black Star Band, The swamp Stompers, The Hussey Hicks. Proceeds go to defending the Northern Rivers against gas mining, all health & environmental impacts, plus continued support for Tara & Western Downs communities.
Bentley Benefit Fundraiser for a gasfield free Northern Rivers Saturday 10th May from 6 PM at the New Leaf cafe in Mur’bah. Dinner and music $20, $10 children, $50 for a family. Speakers include Sledge, Michael McNamara & Phil Leard. Great food, laid back music and like minded, heartful people.
After covering costs, money goes into the Nimbin Environment dedicated account: 2229 9016 at Summerland Credit Union BSB 728-728
book please :call 02 6679 2292