Media Releases
Grinch McGowan gives gift to gas companies, wrecks Christmas for farmers fighting Waitsia
December 24, 2020
Lock the Gate Alliance is calling on the WA McGowan Government and companies behind the Waitsia Gas Project Stage 2 to rule out fracking after joint owners Mitsui and Beach Energy announced their final investment decision yesterday.
Read MoreFarmers launch legal appeal against IPC’s approval of Santos Narrabri gasfield
December 23, 2020
North West NSW farmers have launched a legal appeal in the Land and Environment Court against the Independent Planning Commission’s approval of the destructive Santos Narrabri gasfield.
Read MoreMaxwell coal mine approval: Little faith left in IPC’s independence
December 22, 2020
The NSW Independent Planning Commission’s appalling decision to greenlight the damaging Maxwell Underground coal mine in the Hunter Valley is further evidence the authority now exists solely to rubber stamp controversial projects for the NSW Government and Planning Department.
Read MoreQueensland community installs air monitors in coal mine fight first
December 21, 2020
Bundaberg locals worried about the potential future impact of a planned coal mine have achieved what is believed to be a first for any Queensland community group and installed baseline air monitoring devices.
Read MoreWallabies great joins Lock the Gate
December 21, 2020
Lock the Gate Alliance has welcomed former Wallabies Rugby Union team captain David Pocock to its board of directors.
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