Musicians sing anti-mining tune

Some of Sunshine Coast’s finest musicians will gather at Noosa on Sunday 26 November to help raise awareness of the proposed New Hope Colton Coal mine.
Organised by anti-mining groups Lock the Gate and the Great Sandy Strait Saviours, the event is a protest against the mine located nine kilometres from Maryborough which, they say, threatens the pristine waters of the Great Sandy Strait and its surrounds.
Artists on the day include international surf music legends Band of Frequencies, our very own Celtic powerhouse the Barleyshakes, Sydney-based Jodi Martin, Annie J and Fusion, Dan Horne, the Moonsets and the Strangest Dreamers.
On the day, members of Lock the Gate and the Great Sandy Strait Saviours will provide information about the impact of the mine on surrounding towns and the natural environment.
Local environment groups will outline the possible negative effects on the nearby Ramsar Wetlands, Cooloola Coast and World Heritage Fraser Island.
Bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy the afternoon from noon at Lions Park River Stage on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.