Adelaide begins tree removal as protesters chant 'Stop the Chop
On Friday, the first trees were felled in the Adelaide eastern parklands to clear space for the MotoGP circuit. Protesters gathered nearby, chanting 'Stop the Chop' as they witnessed workers using chainsaws and mulchers. The $96 million project aims to remove nearly 400 trees, with a government plan to replace them at a 10-to-1 ratio.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 21:25 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 21:30 UTC
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