Monday, February 20

Protestors blockade New Hope




Federal Independent MP Bob Katter addresses several hundred protestors at a rally against New Hope coal at Jondaryan. Photo: Gen Kennedy/Dalby Herald

According to Alan Jones, yesterday was a "day of national shame".  The radio personality stood up alongside environmentalist Drew Hutton,

Federal MP Bob Katter and Greens senator Larissa Waters at a Lock the Gate rally in Jondaryan protesting the possible approval of the Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland mine.
Several hundred protestors turned out at the rally before marching to the coal dump entrance and setting up a blockade.
Radio personality Alan Jones spoke to the protestors, and said that coal and coal seam gas mining would affect food security.
New Hope, who own New Acland coal mine, said the mine was being used as a "political football" in the lead up to the election.


The Chronicle

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