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We say to the people who want to expaned coalmines, you are killing our kids.

The lucky country is fast becoming a crime scene

On August 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Multimedia, News & Events

Lock The Gate is very proud and excited to be launching this stunning short video that is a teaser for the release of their two ground-breaking new films: Undermining Australia and Fractured Country.

The two documentaries capture in stark terms the personal heartache of Australians whose […]

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Destroying the Joint? – The Melbourne Writers Festival

On July 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In News & Events

Sunday 25 Aug 2013 at 04.00 pm

More than 28,000 self-proclaimed Destroyers have ‘liked’ Destroy the Joint – a Facebook page that ‘shines a light on sexism and misogyny.’ While social media may provide a platform for participative activism, social commentator Jane Caro, comedian Stella Young, and activist Aidan Ricketts join Sushi Das from The Age to ponder […]

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Digging a Hole – The Melbourne Writers Festival

On July 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In News & Events

Sunday 25 August 2013 at 11.30 am

Adele Ferguson, Aidan Ricketts, David McKnight

Once Australia grew rich on the sheep’s back, now rocks and minerals carry the economy. It’s no secret that mining has a major impact on the […]

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Action against Metgasco drilling at Glenugie, NSW

Stokers Siding Direct Action Workshop

On June 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In News & Events, Training workshops

When: Sat July 13th, 2013, 11.30am – 4pm
Where: Stokers Siding Community Hall
With: Aidan Ricketts (author of The Activists Handbook) & Simon Clough (Lismore Shire Councillor)

$10 / $5 concession – Bookings essential.
Book and pay online via bank transfer at

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Tara Surge

On May 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Campaigns, News & Events

Lock the Gate and Stop CSG Tara presents…

TARA SURGE

May 20th-25th

Stop CSG Tara has been forced to take action against QGC/BG Group after continued mishandling of residents legitimate concerns regarding health and environmental authority breaches. Our actions will include gas field tours […]

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