PHOTO: Coonabarabran based Gomeroi woman Suellyn Tighe has been protesting against Santos for over a decade. PHOTO: Kodi Brady.
The 350 members of the Coonabarabran community who gathered in solidarity against the Narrabri Gas Project on Saturday 14 January from 5-9pm say that their common commitment is stronger than ever.
The gathering at the Coonabarabran Number 1 Oval aimed to showcase culture and create discussions about the environment, after the Native Title Tribunal ruled in December 2022 that Santos could continue its multi-billion-dollar project in the Pilliga Forest against the clear opposition of the region’s First Nations people.
The day included traditional dance performances, poster making and speeches by Gomeroi Elders, Australia Green members and other passionate locals…