FROM Catherine Hill Bay to Gloucester and Murrurundi, communities across the Hunter will rally on Sunday to voice their concerns about the rapidly expanding coal seam gas industry.
Under the banner of ‘‘Defend Our Water’’, events have been planned throughout region as part of a national day of action.
‘‘This is shaping up to be the biggest social movement of our time, it is certainly not just a green issue, organiser and Lake Macquarie City councillor Phillipa Parsons said.
‘‘It has galvanised farmers, vignerons, tourism operators and environmentalists alike.’’
Protesters will gather at Camp Shortland, Newcastle, at noon before forming a human symbol at Nobbys Beach.
Broke horticulturist and vineyard owner Peter Worgan has organised the rally, outside Poole’s Rock vineyard at Wollombi Road.
Mr Worgan said he hoped the protest would draw a good crowd amid concerns about AGL’s property acquisitions in the area, which included the vineyard.
Newcastle Herald
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