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Contamination Issues Escalate With Hundreds of Protest Signs
HUNDREDS of visual protest signs have recently emerged around Williamtown, Salt Ash and Fullerton Cove. This area is also known as ‘The Red Zone’. There are many varying messages and images such as skull and cross bones, warnings of contamination and demands for compensation. Some signs act as a warning to visitors and
Protesters welcome second official MidCoast Council meeting
PROTESTERS were out in force at the second official MidCoast Council meeting held last Wednesday in Taree. With standing room only, a number of people opposed to the merger waved placards, chanted and called-out during Administrator John Turner’s opening remarks. Members of the public were given the opportunity to have their say
First MidCoast Council meeting interrupted by Knitting Nannas protest
The inaugural meeting of the newly formed MidCoast Council held in Forster last week came to an abrupt halt after only six minutes, making headlines around the country. Government-appointed Administrator John Turner opened the meeting at 2pm as members from Knitting Nannas Against Gas chanted and waved placards featuring images of