Media Releases
Lock the Gate welcomes NSW Government’s plan to can all future coal mines, but urges action to save precious Yowie colony
April 01, 2019
Lock the Gate Alliance has today welcomed the remarkable announcement that the NSW Government will reject all future greenfield coal mines due to climate change concerns.
Read More“Accelerating” energy transition in Korea gives more reason to refuse dated Bylong coal mine proposal
March 29, 2019
The latest Resources and Energy Quarterly from the Office of the Chief Economist, released on 29 March, forecasts a 5 million tonne decline in per annum coal imports to South Korea over the next five years, “as energy transition accelerates.”
Read MoreHydrology expert flushes Adani’s dismal groundwater plan
March 29, 2019
An independent review has uncovered severe limitations with Adani’s latest groundwater management plan for its Carmichael Mine, which must still be approved by both the Queensland and Federal Governments. The review, conducted by Dr Matthew Currell of RMIT, found Adani has still not conducted...
Read MoreSupport for moves to make Linc boss pay for UCG failures
March 28, 2019
Community and legal groups have welcomed moves by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) to pursue further legal action against the former head of Linc Energy over the environmental damage caused at the company’s underground coal gasification (UCG) site on Queensland’s Western...
Read MoreNSW Government must ditch Narrabri gasfield after Barwon loss
March 25, 2019
The massive swing away from The Nationals in the NSW seat of Barwon has shown the majority of residents in north-west NSW oppose the proposed Narrabri gasfield as they voted overwhelmingly for candidates that promised to stop it.
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