Citizen Journo MARGO KINGSTON preview of Tuesday’s action at the #leardblockadeon
Citizen journalist Margo Kingston talks to Paul Bevan about #leardblockade and the hash tag as space for comment from all sides of the debate on the Maules Creek mine in Western NSW. He also speaks to 91 year old Bill Ryan on why he has taken part.
https://soundcloud.com/1233newcastle/leardblockade
Citizen Journo MARGO KINGSTON live interview in the blockade with Paul Bevan. Newcastle ABC radio on the #LeardBlockade
Citizen journalist Margo Kingston dropped by the 1233 ABC Newcastle offices, while being embedded with protestors at the Leard State Forest.She spoke to 1233’s Paul Bevan about why she’s set up with protests to report a story mainstream media isn’t covering.
https://soundcloud.com/1233newcastle/citizen-journo-margo-kingston
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“Almost all of NSW’s prime agricultural land is open to mining or gas extraction.” http://www.theland.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/who-is-safe-from-csg/2685271.aspx … #leardblockade
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BREAKING: #leardblockade swells to 100 people, Maules Creek #coal project halted. http://www.lockthegate.org.au/coal_project_blockade_swells …
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OPINION: Coal protesters stand firm for future of all by @leerhiannon http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2049084/opinion-coal-protesters-stand-firm-for-future-of-all/ … via @newcastleherald
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Good morning #leardblockade people. Feel the endlessness with the comin’ of the light of day.
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Here’s the Leard Forest Alliance media statement on today’s #directaction at #leardblockade http://www.lockthegate.org.au/coal_project_blockade_swells …
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More than 100 ppl currently blockading four entrances & two sites inside coal mine site nr Maules Ck. http://leardstateforest.tumblr.com/post/74744789936/blockade-of-whitehaven-coals-maules-creek-project … #leardblockade
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Hi @MaitlandMercury – 5 Maitland protestors at #leardblockade shutdown of #Whitehaven Maules Creek mine – pics at the hashtag
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“OPINION: Coal protesters stand firm for future of all http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2049084/opinion-coal-protesters-stand-firm-for-future-of-all/ … via @newcastleherald ”
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@SteveLarsson @GreenpeaceAustP If you’re worried about disrupting people’s livelihoods try tackling climate change. #Leardblockade
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Whitehaven rep has turned up and been turned away from #leardblockade $WHC
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MT “@scoopgeorge: @ANZ_AU Given it’s impossible to stop their marketing letters, they’ve been doing that for a while” #leardblockade
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@margokingston1 Keep the names, faces, and any arrests coming through on Twitter Margo as it seems MSM blackout #leardblockade @abcnews
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@margokingston1 @philYoung17 have you got a band?
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Want to know why #leardblockade is happening? Here is the low-down on coal mining that threatens Leard State Forest: http://leardstateforest.tumblr.com/about-leard-forest …
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“@beestydi: @davidbewart @margokingston1 @philYoung17 They could call it “Coal Play”” #leardblockade
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Appreciate the efforts of #leardblockade protesters. Important, principled work. Thank you for standing up for the planet & our health.
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.@beestydi @davidbewart @philYoung17 Felicity Davis of Bayview in Sydney, wrote #leardblockade lyrics to Bob (cont) http://tl.gd/n_1s059bb
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Grateful for those at the #leardblockade. Wish we had a bit more foresight about taking care of this land.
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@leerhiannon It is #Protectors, not protestors. Protectors of endangered habitat for animals and livelihoods of communities #Leardblockade
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.@ANZ_AU why do u care so little about climate change that you fund #Whitehaven to fell an endangered forest for a coal mine?#leardblockade
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MarketForces campaign of protest against @ANZ_AU funding #Whitehaven to fell a forest for a coal mine http://www.marketforces.org.au/anzs-agm-to-remember/ … #leardblockade
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BREAKING: Cherry picker on its way to attempt to remove Tripoder Surya McEwen, 28, Byron Bay. #leardblockade
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HIGH RES PHOTOS: #leardblockade stops Whitehaven Coal construction with protests at 6 locations in Leard State Forest http://www.flickr.com/photos/leardstateforest/sets/72157640231113804/ …
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Hi resolution photos of today’s ongoing #leardblockade at http://www.flickr.com/photos/leardstateforest/ …
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BREAKING: Cherry picker to East Link entrance, police at FLAC #leardblockade camp – there 500+ days. All clear at main entrance where I am.
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RT @margokingston1: “Almost all of NSW’s prime agricultural land is open to mining or gas extraction.” http://www.theland.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/who-is-safe-from-csg/2685271.aspx … #leardblockade
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@margokingston1 @nocsg Didn’t Bevan O’regan head up the “JOH for PM” campaign in north-west NSW ? Maverick would seem a good descriptor.
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@peter124u dunno – I heard he once stood for One Nation! @nocsg
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Narrabri Councillors showdown on eviction of FLAC #leardblockade camp 1230 today http://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/2049504/councillors-move-to-allow-protesters-to-stay-at-site/ … via @The_NDL
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.@CEO_INGDIRECTAU thanks – I tweeted correction that ING Direct NOT owned by ANZ – hear u have strong sustainability policy #leardblockade
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Protesters stop work at NSW mine http://ow.ly/t0Fsl #leardblockade
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BREAKING: Police Rescue drove to protester attached to forest-clearing machinery inside mine site – holding up 13 machines by pole and ropes
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@margokingston1 imagine a world where those taxpayer-funded police are lined up to protect ancient Red River Gums instead… #LeardBlockade
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PHOTO: “Divest from coal before it’s too late.” #leardblockade against ANZ-funded Whitehaven Coal in NSW forest. http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/leardstateforest/12178810393/ …
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Former Coalition figures in demand by lobbying industry – and yes, for #csg http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/former-coalition-figures-in-demand-by-lobbying-industry-20140126-31gux.html … via @smh #leardblockade
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How coal seam gas is changing the face of rural Queensland http://theconversation.com/how-coal-seam-gas-is-changing-the-face-of-rural-queensland-21064 … via @ConversationEDU #leardblockade
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#leardblockade good luck to the crews out there today! Be sure to stay hydrated and avoid sunburn!
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Hope the #leardblockade goes well today. You’re all an inspiration for standing up for our future #auspol #whitehaven
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A 91 year old Kokoda vet among the brave protesters risking arrest at Maules Creek today http://www.flickr.com/photos/leardstateforest/sets/72157640231113804/ … #leardblockade #whitehaven
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Told ABC radio interviewed #Whitehaven CEO after @noneew report. I will tweet Council eviction meeting – @juliemacken on site #leardblockade
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@margokingston1 my dad and Bill were mates some time ago
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@margokingston1 anyway you are all Legends at #leardblockade for standing up to this vile vandalism of coal mining maggots creating havoc
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Much respect to #leardblockade folk attending from far & wide – esp 91yr old Kokoda veteran Bill Ryan. You LEGEND! #lockthegate #auspol
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Protesters stop work at Maules Creek mine site, again | Mining Australia: http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/protesters-stop-work-at-maules-creek-mine-site-aga#.Uub4_jqJ7Os.twitter … via @ozmining #leardblockade #NSW #mining
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@regnans thanks Reg – I forgot #leardblockade !
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@margokingston1 @SavageNatPelle @WildPolitics Proof that concern abt this issue transcends generations & political leanings #leardblockade
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@LockTheGate statement – first arrest at today’s #leardblockade Update: one protester arrested so far at (cont) http://tl.gd/n_1s05eks
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#Maules Creek #coal project blockade swells #Leardblockade – Echonetdaily: http://www.echo.net.au/2014/01/maules-creek-coal-project-blockade-swells/#.Uub71IYvD7o.twitter …
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#LeardBlockade steps up a notch with large turnout of protesters halting work on new #coal mine http://www.smh.com.au/environment/water-issues/antimining-blockade-steps-up-a-notch-at-maules-creek-20140128-31jsg.html?rand=1390869348497 … #water #environment
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@margokingston1 I believe Bill Ryan at #leardblockade (legend )and Dad John Leitch from “springville Stn”Narrabri were mates a while back
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UPDATE – New high resolution photos from #leardblockade happening right now: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leardstateforest/sets/72157640231113804/ …
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Absolutely loving the personal stories and photos arising from the #leardblockade today! http://www.flickr.com/photos/leardstateforest/with/12180958684/ …
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#leardblockade is giving Maules Creek community hope “we’re not just collateral damage of the #coal industry” http://www.smh.com.au/environment/water-issues/antimining-blockade-steps-up-a-notch-at-maules-creek-20140128-31jsg.html?rand=1390869348497 …
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@GrampaGeorge6 smh has a story, aap, abc @savegloucester
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@georgefwoods who was arrested – Surya? #leardblockade
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@p_hannam hi Peter – Narrabri Council brought forward eviction meeting – now 1220 today – I hope to live tweet #leardblockade
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.@chookelini @margokingston1 No.Mining companies pay almost no tax and most profits go offshore. Taxpayer subsidy. #leardblockade
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Iconic photos of the community campaign to save Leards Forest from becoming a coal mine http://bit.ly/1dJKKdN #leardblockade #coal #nswpol
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#leardblockade shuts down ANZ & Whitehaven’s destructive coal mine. 2014 the year of consequences, do we let coal & gas destroy our future?
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Cr John Tough opposes eviction of #leardblockade – ‘The Protesters are here to help us all, and our children.’ http://nofibs.com.au/2014/01/24/maverick-narrabri-councillor-bevan-oregan-certain-style-country-bloke-leardblockade/ …
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@margokingston1 It’s about ACCIDENTS. #csg #Pilliga a disaster waiting to happen. Scores of gas pipeline explosions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pipeline_accidents_in_the_United_States_in_the_21st_century …
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#Narrabri Council votes to evict 8-2. Farmer Ron Campey argues with Mayor – “Santos suckers” – “Put them on your property” #leardblockade
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@margokingston1 Are any lawyers acting to stay the eviction of #leardblockade if council acting outside their power?
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@margokingston1 That means that one of the councillors who put it forward either sat out the vote or voted the other way!
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@theroirocks no, a Councillor opposed to eviction not at meeting. #leardblockade
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Look at these beautiful people doing our work. #LeardBlockade 2014 “The Time HAS come for People versus Big Coal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTLVq9yMb8I …
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Congratulations to the three people who have been arrested for preventing work on the Maules Creek mine today. Four remain #leardblockade
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Check out @geeksrulz slideshow on #leardblockade volunteers via @justjjoke – made me cry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTLVq9yMb8I …
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Supporters decide to risk arrest to stay with tripod at #leardblockade. 91 Yr old Bill Ryan among them. #Community
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Getting to the end of the day, but we’re standing strong. #leardblockade
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Australia’s frontline fight against massive coal – update from #leardblockade. Growing community resistance #climate http://350.org/australias-frontline-fight-against-massive-coal/ …
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A heated Narrabri Shire Council meeting this arvo. Protestors not happy about eviction. Catch all the details
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@NoFibs “@broomstick33: Maules Creek coal project blockade swells – Echonetdaily: http://www.echo.net.au/2014/01/maules-creek-coal-project-blockade-swells/#.UucWxnn5k7F.twitter … #auspol @abcnews” #leardblockade
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@zippydazipster @AngelaLoRosso Waste of human resources? Or resource in human waste? Beats turning forests into coal mines #leardblockade
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@margokingston1 interesting, is ‘hands on’ during escort SOP. Was he a flight risk, out there? #leardblockade
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STATE OF PLAY: 4 arrests, 3 tripods still up. #leardblockade has stopped #Whitehaven work for a day.
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@margotkingston #leardblockade Pity #Narrabri council don’t get it that all these protectors are bringing extra money to their town.
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“@ForrestGumpp: Imperial Japanese Army once also asked Bill to ‘move on’ & he said ‘no’, & they (eventually) walked away 2” #leardblockade
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@margokingston1 Thank you all! Will be up with you all soon! #leardblockade
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@margokingston1 Go Bill Ryan, standing up to big coal to save forests !! If this knee wasn’t broken I’d be right behind you #leardblockade
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@EigenCat @margokingston1 Burning coal from the mine would rank 75th in the world for total emissions http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jan/24/this-australia-day-us-underdogs-will-fight-big-coal-to-save-maules-creek?CMP=soc_568 … #leardblockade
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What country, friends, is this? Australia Day memories and #Leardblockade @ladyredjess – No Fibs http://nofibs.com.au/2014/01/26/australia-day-childhood-memories-leard-forest-call-leardblockade-action-ladyredjess-leardblockade/ … via @NoFibs
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#COUNCIL TO EVICT ANTI-MINING CAMPAIGNERS DESPITE OBJECTIONS #Leardblockade http://www.nbnnews.com.au/index.php/2014/01/28/council-to-evict-anti-mining-campaigners-despite-objections/ … via @nbnnews
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#leardblockade miners (and banks) get subsidies to destroy forest then subsidies (work for dole) to rehabilitate @vaughan_k @margokingston1
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Today was a big day for #leardblockade. Read about this crucial & inspiring campaign & RT to tell your friends! http://bit.ly/1i5UAMr
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So join the #leardblockade rebels. RT @MalcolmFraser12 Dire signs from a warming world. Climate deniers won’t listen http://wapo.st/1btKEqG
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Dear @ANZ_AU Whitehaven is unethical and poor investment. China capping #coal. Stranded assets? http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/newsdesk/energy/data/endless-rise-chinese-coal-use-slows-significantly-2013 … #leardblockade
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Queensland's largest circulation newspaper the Courier Mail, owned by the American Murdoch managed to publish a Tweet from Lee Rhiannon in relation to #leardblockade.
hip hip effing hooray.
While Abbott opens his big mouth and blasts the ABC …… without first checking first with the Prime Ministers Office ……….. apparently Acting Prime Minister Peta Credlin is not amused.
"Murdoch and Abbott lied to Australians".
And do it on a daily basis.
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And a groundswell of public opinion is building on the plans to dump dredged material onto the Great Barrier Reef.
"Conservation is not about winning, because once it is gone we have all lost."
John Sinclair OA ( http://www.fido.org.au/ )