Media Releases

Shocking methane data shows coal mining industry will wreck Australia’s climate credibility

October 09, 2024

The launch today of the Open Methane tool reveals coal and gas mining likely out-pollutes agriculture in the release of the dangerous methane emissions that are fuelling global warming.

NSW Government review of Santos falls short at first hurdle

September 27, 2024

Lock the Gate Alliance and impacted farmers say a recent NSW Government-led review into Santos’ activities and behaviour towards landholders along the planned Hunter Gas Pipeline route failed to investigate the core complaints levelled at the company.

Plibersek approves three vast thermal coal mine expansions - damning water, climate and koalas

September 24, 2024

Environment Minister Plibersek has today approved three thermal coal mine expansions that will supercharge climate change by locking in about 1.5 billion tonnes of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. This is more than three times Australia’s total annual emissions.

North West locals prepare to picket Santos' pipeline route

September 23, 2024

The NSW union movement and Lock the Gate Alliance are backing Gomeroi Traditional Owners and uniting for a two-day protest convoy against Santos’ Narrabri Gas Project and associated Hunter Gas Pipeline.

Community groups target Tim Nicholls’ electorate office with pop up protest

September 19, 2024

Queenslanders have protested outside Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls’ electorate office, calling on the Liberal National Party to improve its coal and gas mining and related climate policies in the leadup to next month’s Queensland election.