Media Releases
Albanese government ‘burning our future’ with coal mine expansion tick of approval
February 13, 2026
As Queensland communities begin to recover from devastating flood events, environment groups have slammed the Albanese government for approving another open cut coal mine expansion in central Queensland this week.
Read MoreKimberley fracking project sparks most highly contested EPA decision in WA history
February 10, 2026
A record number of appeals have been lodged against the WA Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) decision to recommend approval of Black Mountain Energy’s* fracking project in the Kimberley, signalling widespread community opposition.
Read MoreQueensland government approves coal mine rejected by the court due to climate concerns
February 03, 2026
The Queensland Government has today approved expansion of a coal mine that was found by the Queensland Land Court to have failed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, with the decision condemned by community group Lock the Gate.
Read MoreRegional NSW residents call on Minister Houssos to strengthen coal transition bill
February 03, 2026
Residents from NSW’s major coal-producing regions have called on NSW Minister for Natural Resources Courtney Houssos for stronger support, ahead of parliamentary debate on the government’s Future Jobs and Investment Bill 2025.
Read MoreYancoal derails community hearing with last-minute greenwashing of koala-crunching coal mine
January 27, 2026
Coal mining giant Yancoal has disrupted a community consultation process with a last-minute attempt to greenwash its proposal for the koala-crunching Moolarben coal mine expansion near Mudgee.
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