Susan Russell, 67, faces court for protesting logging by locking herself to equipment in Bulga State Forest.

Environmental activist Susan Russell, 67, is set to appear in Forster Local Court on January 31, 2025, for protesting against logging in Bulga State Forest. Charged with entering a reserved area without permission, she pleads not guilty to this, but admits to refusing to leave a forestry area and interfering with logging equipment. Russell reportedly locked herself to the equipment with a bike lock. Four other protesters face a court mention on December 16, and nine more on January 21.