Lismore rallies: Photograph Alex Moffatt Clarke

The sight of so many thousands of people walking through Lismore streets filled me with pride. It also sent a message to politicians and gas mining companies – don’t mess with us! We, the people of the NR, will be here for however long it takes to get rid of this industry from our region.

Cr Jenny Dowell, Mayor of Lismore.

They came in their thousands from near and far last weekend to protest against Coal Seam Gas – it was a day of protest, but also a day of community pride, laughter and music as the parade wound its way through the centre of town.

An angel, Mayor of Lismore Jenny Dowell, and a ‘Greedozer’ at the November 1 rally.

Nan and Hugh Nicholson: leaders in the protection of Terania Creek in the 1970s and still protecting the environment

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