Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Joining the Battle for Bentley

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Source : Lock the Gate Alliance

I'm off to the blockade at Bentley tomorrow, a camp of up to 2,000 people, who are fighting to delay drilling for coal seam gas in this beautiful and productive farmland, a few hours south of here.  I've written before about attending protests to keep our Northern Rivers free of the destructive and invasive fracking process. http://www.dangersoffracking.com/ 

Go here if you'd like to read some more about the camp at Bentley.  There have been rumours all week that the police will be turning up in force this week to disperse protesters and allow the drilling rig through.  This is a peaceful protest, but I don't think the police will hesitate to do whatever they can to clear the roads..........I hope tomorrow's not the day!!

I have no idea what to expect, people I know who have been camping there for weeks say it's inspiring to be in company with so many people who are passionate and committed to stopping the mining.

I'll find out for myself tomorrow !! 


10 comments:

  1. Well done you! Go get them. Lock the gate and stop the fracking!

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  2. Stand strong and safe for yoir beliefs.

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    1. Hi Terry...it's important and all we can do sometimes.

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  3. Nanette, I admire you for doing this. Soulful work. Be safe. xoxo

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    1. Thanks Peggy, I'm home safe, no riot squad today, they must've heard we were coming :)

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  4. We visit weekends and bring supplies from our local farmers market, so might see you there :)

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    1. Hi Jeni, I saw that on your Fb page. Sadly I could only go for the day, otherwise I'd look for you. It's great you're supporting the blockade by bring supplies, good on you!

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  5. A good battle won. Time to regroup for the next stage.

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    1. A great outcome Terry, and not a riot cop in sight!

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