Stop Moolarben coal expansion - Film screening + submission workshop

Join us for a film screening and submission writing workshop.

Voices for the Valley is a powerful short film about the small but mighty community of Wollar, near Mudgee, who have spent over 20 years resisting the relentless damage of coal mining. It focuses on the Moolarben coal mine, NSW’s largest producing coal mine.

Told through the eyes of Manjot Kaur, a young person from Mudgee, the film weaves together stories from long-time residents, young people and migrants. “It’s a story of courage, connection and what happens when we refuse to give up on the places we love.”

The Independent Planning Commission is set to decide whether Moolarben is allowed to expand even further - harming Wiradjuri cultural heritage, clearing 113 hectares of koala, Regent Honeyeater and microbat habitat, and bringing mining within 100m of Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve. It would also add an estimated 64 million tonnes of climate pollution — when NSW is already failing to meet its legislated climate targets, and our communities are facing climate-fuelled disasters. 

Strong public opposition right now can stop this project. Public submissions are due 17 February.

We will equip you with info & tips to make a quick submission on the spot. BYO laptop if you can.

FREE event, but please consider purchasing a drink or food at the bar before start time to thank The Metropole for providing a free venue to the community.

This event is co-hosted by Blue Mountains Unions & Community, Green Left, and Blue Mountains Rising Tide on unceded Dharug & Gundungurra land - always was, always will be.

Accessibility info: We apologise that this venue is not wheelchair friendly. There are approximately 10 steps to access the both the front and rear doors. The rear steps (off the carpark) have better handrails.

More info: 0408704276