Tag Archives: Coal

Jeremy Buckingham speaks up against Hume Coal

It is great to see one political party come out publicly against Hume Coal’s proposed export coal mine in Berrima. How long do we have to wait for a public statement from the Labor Party or the Liberals? Are the … Continue reading

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Coal Dust | What it means for you and your family

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

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

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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Christmas in July | SHCAG Community Fundraiser

Dear Members, The Southern Highlands Coal Action Group will hold a community fundraising dinner to support the Carter’s Lane Defence Fund in late July. Details are outlined below and please note the RSVP is events@shag.com.au  

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