Media Releases
Hume Coal hits a hump after IPC requests more information
May 28, 2019
Lock the Gate Alliance has welcomed the Independent Planning Commission’s cautious approach towards the deeply unpopular Hume Coal mine proposal following the release of its preliminary report.
Read MoreCommunities fear danger from CSG in Linc Contamination Zone
May 27, 2019
Farming communities in designated priority agricultural areas near Chinchilla fear the Queensland Government has knowingly put them at risk of water and land contamination, with plans for coal seam gas wells to be drilled at the former Linc Energy site.
Read MoreFrack maps create second class citizens in the Territory
May 27, 2019
New mapping released today has revealed the Northern Territory Government has abandoned communities and many unique natural places to the greed of the gas companies.
Read MoreNo-Go-Zone Maps to lack credibility given NT Government’s failings so far
May 23, 2019
The Northern Territory Labor Government cannot be trusted to properly map out ‘no go’ zones for fracking given its disregard for key Pepper Inquiry recommendations and lack of consultation with local communities so far.
Read MoreMacMines withdraws from Galilee Basin mining lease, shows need for long term job opportunities in Central Queensland
May 23, 2019
Revelations a massive thermal coal mine planned for the Galilee Basin has likely been scrapped due to international market factors shows the need for investment in long term, secure jobs in North and Central Queensland, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.
Read More