On Sunday 16 October, the hills of the Scenic Rim in southern Queensland will be alive with the sound of protest – against coal and coal seam gas mining. Miriam Bauman reports.
On Sunday, October 16, 27 mountain peaks in The Scenic Rim, an hour south of Brisbane and an hour west of the Gold Coast, will be adorned with residents, visitors and massive colourful banners protesting against possible mining in the region.
‘Protestors on Peaks’ is a concept initiated by Tracey Larkin from the Mt Barney Lodge and its aim is to raise people’s awareness within south east Queensland of the dangers mining poses to their recreational playground, green space, fresh air and water. The largest banner, about 40 square metres, will be lowered down the rock face of Mt French by abseilers.
Both Tracey and her husband Innes are concerned about the possibility of coal and coal seam gas mining in the region degrading such a special area.
Independent Australia
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