Monthly Archives: August 2015

Coal Dust | What it means for you and your family

Posted on 31/08/2015 by berrimaresass

If POSCO/Hume Coal gains approval to mine under the Southern Highland’s fragile aquifer, it will place a giant coal stockpile, six storeys high and nearly a kilometre long on Berrima’s doorstep. Coal dust generated from this stockpile will threaten catastrophic … Continue reading →

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Urgent Community Briefing | Sunday 13 September 2 pm

Posted on 29/08/2015 by berrimaresass

Berrima is now ground zero for the fight against coal in the Southern Highlands. Be at the community briefing on Sunday 13th September at 2 pm. Join the #Battle4Berrima to STOP Korean owned POSCO/Hume Coal placing its giant coal mine and stockpile at Berrima. If … Continue reading →

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After 185 years, Berrima Faces a Battle To Survive BIG coal

Posted on 26/08/2015 by berrimaresass

As Australia’s last intact mainland Georgian Village gets ready to celebrate 185 years in 2016, Berrima has a fight on its hands from a mine proposal set to open on our doorstep. Less than 2 kilometres from our nation’s historic village, Hume … Continue reading →

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