Media Releases
Farmers call on Premier to protect beautiful Bylong forever
October 22, 2019
Local farmers from the Bylong Valley have launched a new TV advertisement calling for permanent protection from mining, following what they have described as an insulting campaign by the Minerals Council of NSW.
Read MoreICAC to hear of mining lobby’s undue influence as Planning Minister moves to abolish IPC
October 21, 2019
The ICAC’s Operation Eclipse, which is examining lobbying and influence in NSW, will today hear evidence about the undue negative influence of the mining industry.
Read MoreResuscitated gas pipeline means farmers face five more years of uncertainty
October 18, 2019
Lock the Gate Alliance has slammed the NSW Government for allowing a five year extension for the lapsed decade-old approval of the Queensland-Hunter gas pipeline, saying farmers had faced uncertainty due to the planned project for long enough already.
Read MoreConcern as Bunbury Energy ramps up its search for gas in the South West
October 18, 2019
The Gasfield Free South West Alliance has expressed deep concern at Bunbury Energy’s decision to begin aerial gravity surveys over the South West this week.
Read MoreNew expert report dismisses unsubstantiated NT Govt gas spin, raises alarm over fracking’s impact on climate
October 17, 2019
A new independent expert analysis has used CSIRO findings to discredit company and government spin that promotes the expansion of the fracking industry in the Northern Territory.
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