Thursday, August 11

Residents Rail Against Fast-Tracked Drilling

Residents opposing coal seam gas extraction south-west of Singleton say they are furious drill rigs are moving in with little warning.

Exploration company Dart Energy has interests across the Hunter Valley, including an area near Putty, prompting concerns about contamination of the Hawkesbury River catchment.

Kathy McKenzie from the Putty Community Association says she was told drill rigs would start mid to late September but has since learned they will begin on Monday.  Read More

1233 ABC Newcastle

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