Wednesday, February 8

Show of support by protesters



Members of Lock the Gate Alliance, led by Drew Hutton, show support for Linda Weston (front) who was arrested at a protest at Silverdale and faces a possible $50,000 fine.

AN anti-coal seam gas protester faced Ipswich Magistrates Court yesterday after being arrested during a protest in Silverdale.

The public gallery was packed with more than 25 supporters for Linda Louise Baxter Weston, 52, who faced charges relating to obstruction of a petroleum authority holder and entering or crossing land to carry out an authorised activity.

The charge carriers a maximum fine of $50,000 and the case was adjourned to next be mentioned on February 29.

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Queensland Times

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