How people power sent the World Surf League packing
Premium Content Subscriber only More than 100 people turned up at Ballina Shire Council's meeting on Wednesday to show their opposition to a proposed World Surf League event at Lennox Head. They had signs, they cheered and booed when councillors spoke, and celebrated when councillors rejected the idea. Council staff have already written to the WSL to break the bad news. It was a short, but successful, people power campaign. Concerned locals had worked hard to make sure their voices were heard ‒ they incessantly phoned councillors, sent emails and rallied on social media. A number of c...
Source: northernstar.com.au