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flag Australian farmers hosting wind turbines face harassment and isolation over energy project support, amid rising rural tensions.

flag Farming families in rural Australia, including the Fletchers in Walcha, NSW, are facing bullying, harassment, and social isolation for supporting wind energy projects on their land. flag Their decision to host turbines for financial stability and legacy planning has sparked community divisions, with opposition led by figures like Damien Timbs and groups such as Voice for Walcha. flag Similar tensions are reported across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria, where farmers allege political rhetoric has fueled hostility, resulting in public shaming, loss of buyers, and threats. flag The backlash highlights growing social fractures as Australia accelerates its shift from coal to renewables to meet climate goals.

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