A Watershed Moment for Community Power The recent rejection of Alcoa's licence application to pump groundwater from the Anglesea River has sent shockwaves through the coastal community.
Residents have long fought to protect their beloved waterway from corporate greed. For years, they've battled against the devastating effects of Alcoa's historic practice of pumping underground water.
At its core, this story is about the delicate balance between human activity and the environment. The Anglesea River has been ravaged by Alcoa's historic groundwater extraction to operate its now defunct power station.