Media Releases

Coal and gas expansions crippling climate efforts according to Safeguard Mechanism data

April 22, 2025

The latest release of the Albanese Government’s Safeguard Mechanism data reveals increases in greenhouse pollution from many coal mines, contrary to the purpose and promise of reforms passed two years ago.

Ban Kimberley fracking now, urge community groups as Texan company retreats

April 22, 2025

Community groups are calling for a ban on fracking across the entire Kimberley amid revelations Texan company Black Mountain has quietly put its “Valhalla” project up for sale.

Farmers protest to protect priority ag land from coal seam gas, demand Crisafulli Government fulfills groundwater promise

April 22, 2025

Darling Downs farmers have protested to protect priority agricultural farmland threatened by Arrow Energy’s expanding Surat Gas Project, demanding the Crisafulli Government make good on its election promise to protect the critical Condamine Alluvium from CSG drilling.

Mt Arthur mine approval highlights urgent need for mine closure and transition laws

April 16, 2025

Hunter community advocates are calling for law reform to make holistic transition and closure plans mandatory for all large coal mines, after the Minns Government awarded NSW's biggest coal mine - BHP’s Mt Arthur - a four year mining extension today.

Warning that time is running out as NSW Government’s post-mining land use report falls short

April 15, 2025

Hunter community advocates welcome the release of the Post-Mining Land Use report, but say questions remain concerning rehabilitation and biodiversity, including whether the NSW taxpayer will be forced to foot bills that big coal companies should pay for.