Media Releases
Queensland Resources Council’s attack on High Court Acland decision shows disdain for democracy
February 08, 2021
The Queensland Resources Council’s utter contempt for the independence of the highest court in Australia shows the mining lobby has no respect for the rule of law or democracy, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreMount Pleasant extension would choke life out of Muswellbrook
February 05, 2021
Hunter locals and health professionals are horrified at a new Environmental Impact Statement lodged by Mount Pleasant coal mine owner Salim Group that would drastically worsen the region’s already unacceptable air quality.
Read MoreWin for water after IPC rejects draining Dendrobium disaster
February 05, 2021
Today’s Independent Planning Commission decision to reject the destructive and draining Dendrobium coal mine extension is a win for common sense, according to Lock the Gate Alliance and Illawarra locals concerned about the impact of mining on the catchment.
Read MoreA New hope for the Darling Downs as High Court rules against New Acland
February 03, 2021
Farmers from the Oakey Coal Action Alliance who have been battling the New Acland Stage 3 coal mine are relieved and excited after the High Court of Australia found in their favour.
Read MoreFarmers furious over government’s Waitsia 2 approval
February 01, 2021
Locals who will be impacted by the Waitsia Gas Project Stage 2 are outraged after Western Australia Environment Minister Stephen Dawson formally approved the polluting project today (February 1).
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