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13 October, 2025
From bedsheets to banners — a community unites, one sheet at a time
Dozens of residents gathered in Moss Vale yesterday near the site of the proposed Repoly plastics facility, coming together with bed sheets and paint to create banners of protest.
Dozens of residents gathered in Moss Vale yesterday near the site of the proposed Repoly plastics facility, coming together with bed sheets and paint to create banners of protest.
The grassroots event aimed to give locals a visible way to express opposition to the controversial development. Community member Anna Phillips told The Southern Wire that about 30 banners were made and would soon appear on homes and businesses across the Highlands.
Phillips — regarded by many as the unofficial voice of the community — said the choice of bed sheets over plastic signs was deliberate. “Given what this facility involves, we didn’t want to use plastic,” she said. “We had fun making them, but the risk is real. We’re so grateful for every donation to the legal fight — every single dollar makes a difference.”
Among those attending was Wingecarribee Shire Councillor Sara Moylan, who reaffirmed her opposition to the proposal. “It’s the wrong site,” she said. “I’m worried about the legal case, but it should not be too late to get an outcome that works for the community. I call on Repoly to respect the community’s views — it’s never too late for common sense.”
The Repoly appeal is listed for a case management conference in the Land and Environment Court on 28 October at 9:30am.
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