Bulldozers at the Beeliar and Frack-Free WA - a podcast by Em Gayfer, Megan Williams, Pauline Vetuna, Teishan Ahearne, Bec Horridge, Else Kennedy & Nicky Stott

from 2017-03-12T11:00

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Bulldozers have been clearing land in the Beeliar Wetlands near Fremantle, WA, to make way for a new road known as Roe 8. The project has been plagued with controversy and effective blockading by thousands of people determined to stop the chopping.Meanwhile, huge tracts of land are being opened up for unconventional gas fracking, despite opposition from Traditional Owners and farmers.If elected, WA Labor promises to stop Roe 8 and put a moratorium on fracking.Activists are maintaining a sceptical hope.Guests:Kim Dravnieks from Rethink the Link.Simone van Hattem from Frack Free WA.Music from the Lurkers and Anna Calvino Earth Matters #1078 was produced by Gem Romuld.

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