Media Releases
Back to the future: HVO coal mine expansion plan has no measures to reduce greenhouse pollution (again)
February 25, 2025
A Glencore and Yancoal-owned joint venture has submitted plans to expand a Hunter Valley coal mine - but has failed to include any measures to reduce greenhouse pollution from the gassy project as required under new NSW Government policy.
Read MoreAlbanese Government fails to subject Kimberley fracking project to proper scrutiny
February 21, 2025
Lock the Gate Alliance has criticised the Albanese Government for failing to properly scrutinise American oil and gas company Black Mountain’s Valhalla Kimberley fracking project.
Read MoreFarmers in disbelief as KEPCO tries to renew coal lease at site of twice rejected Bylong mine
February 18, 2025
Farmers have denounced KEPCO’s attempt to renew its Bylong coal mine exploration licence, more than five years after the multinational’s plans to build a new mine were first rejected following a hard fought community campaign.
Read MoreTerritory community concerns ignored as CLP Government presses ahead with massive power grab
February 12, 2025
The CLP Government has refused to listen to serious concerns raised by the Territory community and experts and has pressed ahead with damaging legislation to hand unprecedented power to the Territory Coordinator to override existing laws and fastrack development.
Read MoreNew thermal drone footage reveals breeding koalas, greater gliders in path of Central QLD coal mine
February 10, 2025
The Olive Downs Coal Mine’s environmental approvals should be reassessed after new footage was obtained showing now-endangered koalas - including a mother and joey - and greater gliders in the path of the expanding project, says community group Lock the Gate Alliance.
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