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Volunteers repair Big Swiftie puppet for Lock the Gate campaign

Original: Last couple of days, i (along with other volunteer craftivists) have been helping Lock the Gate Alliance with a communit

Volunteer craftivists have spent recent days repairing and decorating The Big Swiftie, a large community-built puppet created earlier this year for Lock the Gate Alliance, an Australian group campaigning against coal and gas projects. The refurbished puppet is being sent out this week for community events, drawing warm attention to the blend of craft and climate activism.

Why now: The freshly repaired puppet is heading out this week to support Lock the Gate Alliance's campaign events, prompting volunteers to share the work.

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• Last couple of days, i (along with other volunteer craftivists) have been helping Lock the Gate Alliance with a community art project, The Big Swiftie. Built earlier this year, she needed some repairs and we also prettied her up even more. She's heading out this week for… · psychopoesie@aus.social · 4

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