released the statement below on May 3.
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A large crowd of close to 200 people turned out for a special coal seam gas forum at the Armidale Town Hall to hear from experts who talked about the risks to water, health and the environment from coal seam gas mining.
鈥淭he great turn-out for the Forum highlights again the wide and growing community opposition to coal seam gas mining,鈥 said Carmel Flint, spokesperson for Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas (AACSG).
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Sydney鈥檚 May 1 rally, called by the NSW Farmers Federation , represented an incredible diversity and unity from communities across NSW. Organisers said 8000-10,000 people took to the streets, making it easily the biggest action to stop CSG to date in Australia.
Country and city united in a 5000 person strong march on NSW parliament on May 1 to protest against the threat coal seam gas mining companies pose to precious farming land and water supplies.
below on May 1.
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Residents of the inner west joined farmers, environmental activists, the Country Women's Association, community groups and industry groups from across NSW in a massive rally at Martin Place today.
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