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Protest shuts down Sea Cliff Bridge

By Shannon Tonkin
Updated November 6 2012 - 2:40am, first published October 16 2011 - 2:28am
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The Stop Coal Seam Gas march heads across the Sea Cliff Bridge today. Picture: ROBERT PEET
The Stop Coal Seam Gas march heads across the Sea Cliff Bridge today. Picture: ROBERT PEET

Thousands of coal seam gas protesters have made their voice heard during a protest march across the Seacliff Bridge today.An estimated 3000 people, young and old, many bearing anti-CSG banners, walked the 665-metre span of the bridge to protest against the controversial gas extraction process.

  • PHOTO GALLERY: Coal seam gas rallyWhile media helicopters circled, two absailers unveiled a “Stop CSG” sign on the dramatic cliffspace.Police had warned of lengthy delays either side of the bridge as they blocked off roads to make way for the marchers.The march was scheduled to finish at 1.30pm.

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