Media Releases
Lock the Gate welcomes Sydney water catchment mining report, urges moratorium pending final study
December 21, 2018
Revelations six billion litres of water has been diverted from creeks feeding Sydney water catchments into underground coal mines in the Special Areas show a moratorium on any new mines in the region must be immediately implemented, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreLock the Gate welcomes postponement of Vickery public hearing
December 17, 2018
Lock the Gate Alliance has welcomed the Independent Planning Commission’s decision to postpone a public hearing into a large new coal mine proposed near the Namoi River at Boggabri.
Read MoreAdani’s water woes continue with murky water plan
December 17, 2018
Adani’s bullish claims it is ready to start work have been proved false in media reports today showing the mining giant’s key water management plan is deeply flawed.
Read MoreNative Title applicant group unanimously rejects Wide Bay fracking
December 17, 2018
The Butchulla people of the Fraser Coast region and K’gari have formally announced their opposition to Blue Energy’s plans to frack their traditional homelands.
Read MoreBig miners should pay their way: Lock the Gate
December 14, 2018
Polluting gas and coal companies are once again failing to pay their fair share of tax, according to the latest corporate report of entity tax information.
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