Please write a very short message, in your own words, to the Independent Planning Commission and the NSW Government for rejecting the risky Bylong coal mine. Congratulate them for listening to the experts and protecting this incredible area for its rich soils, precious groundwater and unique heritage values. This means the historic Tarwyn Park property, the home of Natural Sequence Farming, will not be mined.
Thanks for saving Bylong!
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Garry Barbuto commented 2019-09-18 15:55:42 +1000Thank you for your decision to save the Bylong Valley from destructive coal mining. It is a win for not only the environment, but the people who live and farm this extraordinary land. It is also a win for future generations who will enjoy the produce of this amazing land. Thank you again !
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Gary Crump commented 2019-09-18 15:55:39 +1000Thanks you for a great decision to save the Bylong Valley from mining and allowing us and future generations to enjoy it’s natural aspects. -
Lavinia Wood commented 2019-09-18 15:55:22 +1000Visionary leadership! Well done all!
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Ross Gabel commented 2019-09-18 15:55:12 +1000Thank You
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Michelle Levar commented 2019-09-18 15:55:10 +1000Thank you for saving Bylong, thank you for acting SANE, thank you.
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Trevor Ockenden commented 2019-09-18 15:54:47 +1000Thank you for saving the Bylong Valley and more for what this saves for our future generations to come. -
Graham Bond commented 2019-09-18 15:54:36 +1000Thank you so much, your wisdom is most welcome.
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Allan Evans commented 2019-09-18 15:53:59 +1000I am delighted that the NSW Planning Commission has turned down approval for the proposed Bylong Coal Mine. This is the correct decision putting water and farming resources first, recognising the value of this unspoiled area to the community and putting conservation of the Environment before Corporate profits.
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John Tonkin commented 2019-09-18 15:53:42 +1000Thank you for saving the Bylong Valley. It’s your job to save our assets to make sure they can be of benefit to our children and theirs after them. You’ve done your job. Given that it seems to be the exception for the environment, social heritage and legacy to stand triumphant against miners, developers and others who would degrade the environment, I am very happy to say a huge “Thank You.”
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Raine Kornfeld commented 2019-09-18 15:53:27 +1000Thank you so much for your decision, which will help to retain a beautiful part of our Australian environment for future generations. Thank you for the recognition of possible impacts on climate change.
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Richard Kite commented 2019-09-18 15:53:20 +1000Many thanks -
Paul & Sharon Rourke commented 2019-09-18 15:53:19 +1000Thank You for this most sensible decision for the Australian good.
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Bob Ashford commented 2019-09-18 15:53:11 +1000Thank you for considering the issues and listening to those that understand them well. Even though I live in the Shoalhaven I appreciate your efforts to consider the wellbeing of both the environment and the community. Thank you.
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Frances McIlroy commented 2019-09-18 15:53:00 +1000brilliant news
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John and Rae Sheridan commented 2019-09-18 15:52:56 +1000Bravo for being a pioneer in this mater to be on the RIGHT side of history especially for the young and those unborn. -
Brian Roach commented 2019-09-18 15:52:18 +1000So wonderful. Well done. -
Suzy McLaren commented 2019-09-18 15:52:18 +1000Thank you for being the voice of reason in rejecting the Bylong mine
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Damian Hyde commented 2019-09-18 15:52:16 +1000Australia is a beautiful country. Thank you for preserving the Bylong. It is a multifaceted jewel and precious to all Australians. With the sincerest thanks,
Damian Hyde and Family and all future generations. -
John Burton commented 2019-09-18 15:52:13 +1000eureka!!!! all hail to the heroes of Bylong Valley…future generations will thank you
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Katrina Dukats commented 2019-09-18 15:51:55 +1000Many thanks for such a sensible and correct decision.
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Megan Howie commented 2019-09-18 15:51:52 +1000Great news. It’s terrific the Independent Planning Commission considered the environment and the mine is not going ahead.
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Colin Fitzsimons commented 2019-09-18 15:51:48 +1000Thank you for saving the Bylong Valley for future generations to enjoy.
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Annette Shields commented 2019-09-18 15:51:47 +1000Brilliant – at last some common sense
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Frederik Vervaet commented 2019-09-18 15:51:41 +1000Thank you so much for putting long-term agricultural and environmental interests before anything else – you have done a priceless service to the community, the state and the nation and history will forever smile upon you for this courageous decision, especially as we are also facing an ever more urgent man-made climate crisis.
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Roslyn McGovern commented 2019-09-18 15:51:39 +1000Dear Independent Planning Commossipn and the N.S.W. Government, Thank you and Congratulations for your decision to save the Bylong Valley from Coal Mining and for protecting our precious underground water. You have restored my faith in Government Bodies making correct and brave decisions. Thank you. Roslyn Mcgovern
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Barbara Ciszewska commented 2019-09-18 15:51:31 +1000Thanks for conserving the land and its ecosystems for future generations!
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Jo Kelly commented 2019-09-18 15:51:26 +1000My deepest and most heartfelt thanks to the NSW Government for making this decision. It gives me and so many Australians hope that we can preserve nature and have a sustainable future with healthy land for the people.
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Mitchell Jacques commented 2019-09-18 15:51:16 +1000Hi,
Intergenerational equality is a most excellent concept and will be a household word very soon. Good work for the World, Australia and NSW and tomorrow’s people. -
Pamela Reeves commented 2019-09-18 15:51:11 +1000Thank you so much for rejecting the Bylong coal mine proposal. Thank you for listening to the experts and protecting this very special area. It is particularly pleasing to see that the Tarwyn Park property will not be mined.
Decisions such as these are vital in reducing Australia’s enormous contribution to the world’s carbon emissions and averting climate change.
No new coal mines or mine expansions can be allowed from now on. -
Patsy Lisle commented 2019-09-18 15:50:56 +1000Great to hear some good news, thank you.