Jacquelyn Lewis, or Jaya Chela Drolma, as she is referred to when on stage, has made a short film raising concerns about coal seam gas mining.
Her video is shot just outside of Moree and shows footage of a sign that says ‘no gas mining on our prime ag land’.
The sign which was erected by Penny Blatchford and members of the Bellata/Gurley CSG Action Group has been an iconic site for travellers who commute between Narrabri and Moree.
“We are really pleased that we have got some media attention around our sign,” Mrs Blatchford said. “Hopefully our message will keep reaching out to more and more people,” she said.
Ms Lewis who is currently commuting between Queensland and Victoria stopped at the sign and decided to make a two-minute film raising her concerns about CSG mining on prime agricultural land.
“I personally don’t come from a farming background but have friends who have been directly affected from these mining companies,” Ms Lewis said.
“It’s disgusting that the government can allow these companies to destroy one of Australia’s most precious commodities - our farmland,” she said.
Ms Lewis is hoping a community directly affected by CSG mining will help her with funding so she can work on an exciting new documentary.
“I want to stick it to these companies; get behind the scenes and talk directly with these farmers who have been affected by CSG mining,” Ms Lewis said.
Ms Lewis has made two other independent films raising concerns about water and amphibians.
“I have my finger on the pulse. I have done my research and am ready to start filming, all I need now is some support.”