What are you doing this weekend?
If you live near Mackay, QLD, come along to a special forum on the issues facing your community in Central and North Queensland – the rapid expansion of the coal and coal seam gas mining industry.
This Saturday and Sunday, hear experts dicsuss the impacts of the mining boom in Queensland on our water, economy, Reef, agricultural land, health and natural environment, and participate in strategy and skills workshops with experts in campaigning.
Our friends at the Mackay Conservation Group have pulled together an impressive agenda for the ‘Beyond Coal and Coal Seam Gas Forum’ with the support of a range of other environment and campaign groups across Australia.
What: Beyond Coal and Gas Forum. Two days learning and sharing stories about the impacts of the mining boom on North and Central Queensland and strategies to protect our lifestyles, water and land.
When: This weekend, 28-29 July
Where: Louisa Creek Community Centre (near Hay Point), South of Mackay
Cost: Full weekend $90 (full) /$45 (concession), day tickets $45/$25
To register and for more information visit http://www.beyondcoalandgas.org/
The two day event is jam-packed with sessions covering all aspects of the coal and coal seam gas mining boom in Queensland. Listen to Australian experts on the issues – academics, campaigners, authors, lawyers and community groups will address the forum on landowner rights, health impacts, running effective campaigns, and ‘boom’ impacts on the Great Barrier Reef, fisheries and agriculture.
GETUP
No comments:
Post a Comment