This slide show was made by Florence Treverrow as part of a project for a Graduate Certificate in Integrated Human Studies.

In January, 2014 Metgasco applied to do a test drill (Rosella E01) on a property 15km from Lismore on the Lismore/Kyogle Road. This was the latest event in the ongoing dispute between gas companies and locals.

Arrow Energy did a test well in the Keerrong Valley (north of Lismore on the Nimbin Road). Residents were concerned about the noise and trucks on the narrow roads.

This picture was taken on the Lions' Road. The proposed pipeline to Queensland would follow this road and go through a section of the World Heritage listed Border Ranges National Park.

Local surveys were conducted door to door and the Southern Cross University conducted a survey in conjunction with Lismore council elections.
An exit poll was conducted at Casino.
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Arrow Energy has left the area and Metgasco is the company that wants to drill for gas and put in the pipeline.

Industry used terms of presumed rationality to frame the debate.

An action plan by Annie Kia, a local health worker, involved people signing up to lock gates, roads and communities culminating in a day of action all over the Far North Coast.
This photo was taken in Lismore.
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Photo taken at doubtful creek protest.
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This photo also from Doubtful Creek protest.
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Human well-being is about more than money. It is not irrational to want to protect land, water, livelihoods and quality of life.

This photo was taken not far from the location of the proposed well.

Between November, 2012 and February, 2013 sites at Glenugie (near Grafton) and at Doubtful Creek (near Kyogle) were blockaded.

This picture speaks for itself. Photo taken at Glenugie. Courtesy Gasfield Free Northern Rivers: https://www.flickr.com/photos/csgfreenorthernrivers/8848880695/in/set-72157... (modified)

The police were brought in to break up the protests - might is not the same as right.
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This photo was taken early on in the blockade. Inside the tent was a white bowl shape that protectors could get inside and lock-on to a point below ground level.
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Camp Liberty had streets and protectors were required to get up early every morning. There were duty rosters for all camp activities and workshops on non-violent protest.

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A sample of the people gathered to listen to speakers and show there support.
This is Gate A, the main focus of protection. Metgasco had to do earthworks here to widen the entrance before the drilling rig could enter.
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A sample of the people gathered to listen to speakers and show their support.
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Some of the local landholders protesting.
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Knitting Nannas hold a weekly vigil outside the offices of the local member for Lismore, Thomas George.
Knitting Nannas started at Shannon Brook and has grown to be part of the global movement against unconventional gas.
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In their submission, Metgasco specifically state that the gas is needed for NSW but other sources, including the industry lobby group, say it is for export.
Gas companies try to reassure residents but there are many instances of accidents and environmental harm.

Photo taken at Gate A.

Note the sign says: The community should be protected by the police service: the choice is yours.
Road cutting opposite Gate A.
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A social licence is not a legal requirement but it is something that responsible companies negotiate.
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(modified)

Non-violence is central to this campaign.
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On the 15th May 2014 Metgasco's licence was suspended due to lack of community consultation.