Media Releases
New mapping reveals QLD’s best farmland and environmental regions offered no protection from coal and gas
February 03, 2020
Lock the Gate Alliance has released startling mapping showing the extent to which Queensland’s most precious farmland and environmental areas are under threat due to coal and gas mining.
Read MoreMore than 5000 people sign petition opposing coal mine north of Bundy
February 03, 2020
A Parliamentary Petition to save prime agricultural land and important environmental areas north of Bundaberg from a planned coal mine has attracted more than 5,000 signatures.
Read MoreCSG hearing round 2 must deliver more than just hot air
February 03, 2020
The holding of a second hearing into the NSW Chief Scientist’s recommendations on coal seam gas in NSW is evidence the Berejiklian Government is not prepared to deal with the repercussions of the destructive industry, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read MoreCoal company threatens legal action against 84-year-old Queensland grandmother
February 03, 2020
New Hope Group, owner of the New Acland coal mine on Queensland’s Darling Downs, is threatening an 84-year-old grandmother who is an alpaca farmer at Oakey.
Read MoreNSW Government bows to mining industry and weakens IPC; Narrabri CSG fast-track likely
February 01, 2020
The NSW Government looks set to weaken the Independent Planning Commission following a review by the Productivity Commission, potentially putting the Narrabri CSG project on a fast-track following the ‘energy deal’ announced yesterday.
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