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DAMAGE CONTROL: Blueberry Industry Splurges on Full-Page Propaganda Piece in Coffs Advocate

DAMAGE CONTROL: Blueberry Industry Splurges on Full-Page Propaganda Piece in Coffs Advocate

As the industry leaps into damage control with a full-page local newspaper ad, we put on our glasses and take a closer look.

Coalberries: Stranded Assets And Political Favours?

Coalberries: Stranded Assets And Political Favours?

What does coal have to do with blueberries, and why might they both be stranded assets in need of political favours? We briefly look at the potential parallels and leave you to form your own opinion.

BREAKING: COMMUNITY CENSORED. Community Discussion On Woolgoolga and Northern Beaches Forum SHUT DOWN.

BREAKING: COMMUNITY CENSORED. Community Discussion On Woolgoolga and Northern Beaches Forum SHUT DOWN.

A community discussion thread on a Woolgoolga & Northern Beaches Facebook forum disappears as controversy erupts.

FULL PANIC MODE: NSW Farmers Board Member Paul Shoker Launches Outrageous Attack In Response To Our Revelation Of Blueberry Report

FULL PANIC MODE: NSW Farmers Board Member Paul Shoker Launches Outrageous Attack In Response To Our Revelation Of Blueberry Report

Our latest bombsell report caused quite a stir. When a local posted it to a Woolgoolga group, all hell broke loose.

They Knew Years Ago. Government Report Warns: 'Business Risks' From Community Learning Of Blueberry Impacts

They Knew Years Ago. Government Report Warns: 'Business Risks' From Community Learning Of Blueberry Impacts

REVEALED: In early 2017 a NSW Government report on the blueberry industry was quietly released. Today we go public with it.

Something In The Water? Has Your Tank Been Tested?

Something In The Water? Has Your Tank Been Tested?

There are reports of water tanks being tested and rapidly replaced over recent months due to chemical contamination. We're interested to learn more.

Industry Arrogance: "It Comes From The Sky" As Response To Community Concerns on Blueberry Water Usage

Industry Arrogance: "It Comes From The Sky" As Response To Community Concerns on Blueberry Water Usage

Blueberry bigwig arrogantly dismisses community concerns on blueberry water usage.

"What Rubbish" Coffs Coast Advocate Responds To Our Blog Post

Coffs Coast Advocate

"What Rubbish" Coffs Coast Advocate Responds To Our Blog Post

The editor of the Coffs Coast Advocate responds to our speculation on missing articles.

Solved! Mystery Of Missing Advocate Articles On Blueberry Pollution Crisis

Solved! Mystery Of Missing Advocate Articles On Blueberry Pollution Crisis

Recently we wrote about the extreme difficulty in finding four key articles which reported on damning scientific studies related to pollution of Coffs water from the blueberry industry. We've now got to the bottom of the issue and now all that remains is just a smaller mystery.

Blueberry board member attack reveals industry aggression, attitudes?

Blueberry board member attack reveals industry aggression, attitudes?

It can be revealed today that a senior figure in the blueberry industry has recently launched a brief, public and personal attack on a local candidate who is calling for regulation of that same industry.

"Blueberry industry a farce" Community Outrage Reaches Critical Mass at Farming Forum

"Blueberry industry a farce" Community Outrage Reaches Critical Mass at Farming Forum

Local outrage at the blueberry farming industry was caught on video at the recent farming forum, where industry head Gurmesh Singh battled to defend the industry.

Release: Damning Bucca Bucca Creek Water Study Reveals Blueberry Farms Poisoning Local Water

Release: Damning Bucca Bucca Creek Water Study Reveals Blueberry Farms Poisoning Local Water

Shocking scientific evidence reveals water downstream from blueberry farms tested up to 800 times above safe levels, and suggests up to a quarter of chemicals applied to blueberry farms are washing straight into our waterways and causing chemical chaos.

Community Action: Hearnes Lake Rally

Community Action: Hearnes Lake Rally

Yesterday saw the community rally to protect Hearnes Lake. Locals are horrified by the impact of agricultural run-off and over-development on their local waterways and lakes. Recent scientific reporting shows phosphorous levels 40 times higher since the expansion of blueberry farming. It also found nitrogen oxide levels 100 times national

Coffs Chemical Coast? We're A Hotspot For Motor Neurone Disease

Coffs Chemical Coast? We're A Hotspot For Motor Neurone Disease

Are we turning into a Coffs Chemical Coast? New reporting identifies Coffs Harbour as a hotspot for Motor Neurone Disease, which may be linked to pesticide use.

Action: Save Hearnes Lake!

Action: Save Hearnes Lake!

Rally to save Hearnes Lake Saturday, 9th March 2019 at 10am.

Release: Results Ringing Alarm Bells

Release: Results Ringing Alarm Bells

One of the four articles highlighting blueberry farm impacts on Coffs water that are almost impossible to find online.

Release: FEARS OF Farming FALLOUT

Release: FEARS OF Farming FALLOUT

One of the four articles highlighting blueberry farm impacts on Coffs water that are almost impossible to find online.

Release: Study Into Agriculture Impacts

Release: Study Into Agriculture Impacts

One of the four articles highlighting blueberry farm impacts on Coffs water that are almost impossible to find online.

Censored? Alarming water study articles appear to 'disappear' from Coffs Coast Advocate

Censored? Alarming water study articles appear to 'disappear' from Coffs Coast Advocate

Recent water studies undertaken for Coffs council have revealed record-breaking levels of agricultural chemicals in our water. You'll have a hard time finding them.

A Silent Coffs Coast?

A Silent Coffs Coast?

Half a century ago one woman blew the whistle on the harmful effects of pesticides. Is it time for Coffs locals to do the same?