ONE of Australia's best known authors - and a Manning Valley icon - Di Morrissey, has accepted an invitation from the Manning Alliance to become its first patron, helping the fight to protect and insulate the valley from coal seam gas mining.
Alliance chairman Peter Epov announced Ms Morrissey's involvement yesterday, saying she is passionately concerned and committed to the future of the local environment.
"We are delighted that Di Morrissey has agreed to join the fight against coal seam gas mining. Di was born in Wingham, she loves the Manning Valley and still resides in the district."
He said he understood "Di is very worried about the manner in which coal seam gas mining has been allowed to develop in Australia, particularly without reasonable and proper controls, nor any accurate scientific studies and information to adequately demonstrate that it can be carried out safely".
"She wants to protect the Manning River and our water resources for future generations," he said.
Manning River Times
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