By Chris WilliamsSaturday June 4, 2011 - More than 3000 people turned out to Austinmer beach in the Illawarra on May 29 to form a “STOP COAL SEAM GAS!” human sign. Three helicopters, each from a big media outlet, circled above the cheering and waving crowd to film the historic event.
Check out all the pictures and media coverage by visiting Stop CSG Illawarra's website.
A big team of more than 40 volunteers from Stop CSG Illawarra helped make the day such a success. There were people marking out the letters and walkways from 6.30am, marshals (for letters, words, walkways and counting protesters to fill each letter), stall staffers, barbeque organisers, photographers (in the chopper, on the ground, on the headland), media spokespeople, donations collectors, video documenters, internet uploaders and designers, entertainers and more. Many people have congratulated the “superb” organisation of the event — this is all thanks to the wonderful team of volunteers.
The news footage, captured by WIN TV, Seven News and the ABC, was simply incredible. The action was the front page feature of the May 30 Illawarra Mercury. Photos have now been sent around the world via AAP.
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