A Gloucester shire councillor says in his view, mining is good for the local economy.
Many in the community say after the collapse of the local timber and dairy industry mining has stopped Gloucester turning into a 'ghost town'.
But others say coal mining and coal seam gas drilling pose significant environmental risks, and the area should become an eco-tourism destination.
But councillor Jim Henderson says mining is the lifeblood of the local economy.
"I've had the same views in relation to our resource industries for a long time.
"If we hadn't had coal mining here in the last 15 years this town would have died.
ABC News
Editor's Note: "Mining is the lifeblood of the local economy" You're kidding me right?
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