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An 80,000 square kilometer zone off the Australian coastline is open for oil exploration bids. One sticking point? It includes an area a mere 5 kilometers from Victoria's iconic Twelve Apostles. Photo: Stefano Alemani

Another Day, Another Petrochemical Dollar, Another Australian Surfing Mecca Under Threat

Environmentalism without class action is just gardening.

Words by Jed Smith
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