Media Releases
Back to front: Whitehaven wants approval for already-completed contentious pipelines
December 16, 2019
Lock the Gate Alliance has slammed NSW mining compliance framework as “impotent” after mining Whitehaven Coal lodged a modification application for its Maules Creek coal mine apparently to get approval for two already-built and highly contentious water pipelines.
Read MoreWhitehaven issued cease and desist letter over use of water pipeline in parched north west
December 13, 2019
Whitehaven Coal has been issued a cease and desist letter over alleged illegal construction and use of a pipeline to transport groundwater from nearby farming properties it owns to its Maules Creek mine in drought-ravaged north west NSW.
Read MoreTax office must reign in tax dodging coal and gas giants
December 12, 2019
Coal mining and gas companies exploiting Australian resources have once again dodged corporate responsibility, with some paying little or no tax in the 2017-18 financial year.
Read MorePepper recommendations continue to be ignored: PCA condemns Gunner Govt
December 11, 2019
Baseline studies for the fracking industry are being watered down under new draft terms of reference, according to Protect Country Alliance.
Read MoreWater Trigger woes: Drought no time to flush farmers’ futures in favour of Adani
December 10, 2019
The Federal Government’s decision not to apply the Federal water trigger to the North Galilee Water Scheme for the Adani Carmichael Mine is madness during a time of extreme drought, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
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