MNC Greens Media Release:
An Hour in the Orara Valley With Jeremy Buckingham, Greens MLC
Jeremy Buckingham, Greens MLC, will be speaking about his recent frack finding tour to inspect coal seam gas in the United States and his Responsible Mining Bill (Protect land, water and communities) 2012 at the Upper Orara Valley Community Hall, Cnr Dairyville Rd and Upper Orara Rd between 12.00-1.00pm, November 7th.
It is expected that many will travel from Coffs Harbour, the Clarence Valley, the Orara Valley, Bellingen and the plateau to hear the facts about mining in NSW. Those attending the meeting are encouraged to attend with posters and banners.
"The Greens Responsible Mining Bill will prohibit coal seam gas and mining in certain productive agricultural areas and other sensitive areas. Additionally it will provide local councils with the power to prohibit coal seam gas and other mining in certain areas under their local planning provisions," said Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham.
A recent meeting in Coramba was attended by a large crowd seeking information. Altius Mining Limited is planning, according to announcements it has made to the ASX, to continue exploration in the area following the completion of its aerial magnetic survey in 2011.
It is reported that exploration targets include Mt Brown (directly south of Karangi), Illabo Mine north of Coramba (near Coramba Nature Reserve), and the Beacon Group of Mines halfway between Coramba & Central Bucca.
"Gold and antimony mines produce large amounts of pollution. The sensitive environment, terrain and rainfall patterns in the Orara Valley mean it is not the place for such mines," said Mr Buckingham.
The forum will be of particular interest to property owners concerned about a drop in land values, visual pollution and river pollution, small business owners dependent on tourism and all users of local roads, especially parents of school children.
MNC Greens Media contact: John Vernon Ph: 0402 308 231
Media Contact: Max Phillips - 9230 2202 or 0419 444 916
UPDATE:
Wednesday November 7th
• 10.30 to 11.30 am Coffee with
Coffs Harbour Greens at the Happy Frog. Car pooling to travel to 12.00 to 1.00
rally-meeting at Upper Orara Community Hall cnr Upper Orara Rd and Dairyville
Rd. All welcome.
• 5.00 pm Joint Coffs Harbour and MNC Greens meeting at the
Alternatives Bookstore, Hyde St, Bellingen
• 6.30 pm Jeremy speaks at Lock
The MNC event. Dinner included/Music/Bimblebox Film at 5 Church St, Bellingen
($20/head) Book at Kombu or No 5.
Thursday, November 8
• 10.00 -11.30 am Responsible
Mining Forum (with video highlights of USA tour) at Dorrigo Memorial Hall (the
Community Hall)
• 2.15 – 3.45 pm Responsible
Mining Forum (with video highlights of USA tour) at the Seniors Citizens Centre
Hall, Princess St, Macksville
• 5.00-6.00 pm Jeremy Buckingham
Responsible Mining Forum in Kempsey
Jeremy
Buckingham will be sharing a ‘cuppa’. Hear how his Responsible Mining Bill can
protect the Kempsey area from further destructive mining practices.
Where:
The Oddfellows (Macleay Valley Arts Council) Cnr Kemps Street & Edinburgh
Lane, West Kempsey
• 7.00 pm Three Rivers Greens
Group Meeting in Wauchope (Wauchope Arts Society Hall - might also be called
Wauchope School of Arts) with Jeremy.
