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June 14, 2026
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Crowd-funding sought for Belongil fight

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I’m totally sick of the tactics of the Belongil landowners who seem to be unable to face up to the consequences of their own decisions, and their supporters on council – goodness knows what their motives are.
As a ratepayer in Byron shire I’m feeling highly frustrated at this being played out with no effective input from me, when I will be among the many who will have to face the financial consequences if the Belongil gang succeed.
It occurs to me that I am not alone in this and I’m wondering whether we can crowdfund a solicitor experienced in this area to support our interests in the pending court case. Is this possible and what does everyone think?
Peter Garrard, Federal
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