‘We want to repower NSW’: thousands rally against coal in Sydney

‘Time to Choose’ protest demands a fresh focus on renewable energy by the state government

Exactly a year out from the state election, thousands of people from across New South Wales – including some on horseback – have marched through Sydney, calling for an end to coal seam gas and coal mining and a renewed focus on renewables.

The “Time to Choose” rally, which began at Martin Place, marched to Prince Alfred Park in the city’s south stretching almost 2km along a partially closed Elizabeth Street.

#time2choose hooray for the farmers pic.twitter.com/hdCkeS10G8

Saddling up to send a message: Murrurundi horseman to saddle up for statewide anti-coal and coal-seam gas rally #Time2Choose https://t.co/E6mWTYQkFB#Farmers for #ClimateAction #Time2Choose pic.twitter.com/dioKJknBQ3

Massive crowd here all with the same message it’s #Time2Choose We must fight to #RepowerNSW. pic.twitter.com/XFAs3vEHvN