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Protest shuts down Sea Cliff Bridge

SHANNON TONKIN
16 Oct, 2011 12:21 PM
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 rally

    While 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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    another pleasant day of illawarra politics. we have it lucky - much more colourful than sydney burbs, in all senses. pity jess moore didn't run solo in council election - she might have got more votes.
    Posted by the illawarra oracle, 16/10/2011 1:57:50 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
    It is never enough to vote on ballot day then forget about governance. The process is about getting involved and making sure all our elected representatives know what it is we want!

    Edward James

    Posted by Edward James, 16/10/2011 4:16:46 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
    Sir Robert William Askin GCMG, knew how to respond to these expressions of democracy.


    Posted by Igglepiggle, 16/10/2011 5:58:51 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
    Just a bunch of rich snobby do-gooders with nothing better to do
    Posted by theraz, 16/10/2011 7:37:33 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
    Very good lots of young families and people of diverse background, Superbly organised (even a slurpie machine!)
    Posted by Mark from Kiama, 16/10/2011 7:38:11 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
    When I played roulette in his Kembla Street casino, he was known by his original name Robin.
    Posted by Kevin Epps, Coalcliff, 16/10/2011 7:56:28 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
    Ahh Jess Moore and the Socialist Youth Alliance/Socialist Alliance/Community Voice/SCSG/whateverthecauseistoday Group....NIMBY's....rebels without a cause otherwise.
    Posted by Jim, 16/10/2011 8:12:44 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
    Ahh Jim,

    posted like someone who doesn't a rat's butt for the environment or the long term future of the Illawarra and/or is a csg company shareholder

    Posted by Natasha Watson, 16/10/2011 8:24:50 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
    Theraz, I was there and I am a great grandmother and I can assure you I am not a rich do-gooder. I am concerned for future generations,and for my grand children. Maybe you don't live in the vicinity of the proposed gas extractions, but rest assured, if they come to pass, it will affect you.Well done Jess and Chris for organizing the day. .
    Posted by bushie, 16/10/2011 8:25:24 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
    I would like to see the CSG companies and supporters organise a 'We Want CSG rally" ....nobody would turn up because it is so on the nose.
    Posted by Over it Still, 16/10/2011 10:25:08 PM, on Illawarra Mercury
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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

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