Welcome to MCAN, Mullumbimby Community Action Network

Welcome to MCAN,  Mullumbimby Community Action Network

MCAN was formed in response to the potential hijacking of our local economy by the globalised Woolworths entering our small town.  Our community was unable to stop them - however they afforded us a brilliant opportunity to become more aware of LOCALISATION, strengthening our economy sustainably, building solidarity and community resilience from the bottom up. 

Now, the fear of the Northern Rivers becoming an industrialised gasfield is far worse than becoming a clone town. Petroleum Energy Licence PEL445 (Arrow Energy) covers Byron Shire and beyond.  MCAN is supporting the LOCK THE GATE movement, which is not aligned with any political party.  It is a grassroots community alliance gathering strength to become the biggest social movement in Australia.


Tony Windsor Gets Tough On CSG,

Tony Windsor Gets Tough On CSG,

  On Tuesday Mr Windsor said that [NSW Government] process had failed and he was determined to force the government to act to include the new trigger in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act before the election on September 14. ...
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Posted: 6Feb2013 08:47


101 East - Risky Business Film About CSG In Australia On Al Jazeera

101 East - Risky Business Film About CSG In Australia On Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera English, a mainstream commercial television channel aired  the first in-depth documentary about CSG mining in Australia this weekend. The documentary, called  "Risky Business",  was broadcast on pay TV , and was also shown at the Lismo...
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Posted: 14Jan2013 13:22


Experiences From The Glenugie Blockade 7th Jan2013

Experiences From The Glenugie Blockade 7th Jan2013

Report by Sue Vader Metgasco may have succeeded in getting their drill onto the Genugie site – but not the war!  One very cheering sign is that the local media seems to be getting onside with the protest movement. Both the Northern Star and the Graft...
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Posted: 12Jan2013 12:42


Drill Rig And Police At Glenugie Blockade

Drill Rig And Police At Glenugie Blockade

The creative energy of the people of the Northern Rivers is on display at the Glenugie CSG protest today. There are now more than 150 protestors gathered at the site singing protest songs and farmers on horseback have recently arrived. In...
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Posted: 5Jan2013 16:34



Girls Against Gas: Who Are They

Girls Against Gas: Who Are They

When a group of girls get together with a shared intention - they can become superheroes! One of the founders of Girls Against Gas, Amelia Hicks, explains how she and some friends came to stand up against the mammoth CSG mining industry. GIRLS AGAINST GAS! .....
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Posted: 9Apr2013 09:04 Similar items


Help Needed At Glenugie CSG Drilling Blockade Site

Help Needed At Glenugie CSG Drilling Blockade Site

The Glenugie protest needs more feet on the ground. We welcome anyone who can go for a day and help man the protest, handing out leaflets, helping with camp duties etc . Also anyone who can film the drilling operation and spread the word would be wonderful.  Also m...
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Posted: 14Jan2013 13:02 Similar items


Glenugie CSG Drilling Threatens  Coastal Emus And Yuraygir National Park

Glenugie CSG Drilling Threatens Coastal Emus And Yuraygir National Park

Many people may not realise that the Metgasco Drill site at Glenugie is close to Yuraygir National Park. It threatens the pristine water source which flows into the Coldstream Valley.  There are about one hundred coastal emus left in the area. Their existence has been threatened in...
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Posted: 5Jan2013 12:54 Similar items




RED ALERT Doubtful Creek Police On Site

RED ALERT Doubtful Creek Police On Site

Police are on site now  at Doubtful Creek.  They have set up a Command post and "rescue van". State Forests now have  approx 30 personnel on the site There are approximately  30 protestors.&nbs...
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Posted: 5Feb2013 08:07 Similar items




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