Media Releases
NSW must heed coal decline warning and prepare for structural adjustment for mining communities
November 01, 2018
70% of Muswellbrook and Singleton residents want plan for a post-coal economy A new report showing a terminal future for thermal coal demand globally demonstrates a critical need for the NSW government to introduce an economic transformation plan for the Hunter region, according to...
Read MoreCause for optimism with Colton coal mine kicked to the curb
October 26, 2018
The Fraser Coast community has cautiously welcomed the announcement that the value of the proposed Colton coal mine has been written down by New Hope Coal and the company is now re-considering the future of the project.
Read MoreSouth Australian Parliament passes fracking moratorium
October 26, 2018
The South Australian Upper House has passed the 10 year fracking moratorium in the South East of South Australia into law, effective in 14 days. The fracking moratorium follows a lengthy and sustained grassroots campaign from communities in the South East.
Read MoreNew documents raise further questions about Government deal with Shenhua over coal licence
October 19, 2018
Lock the Gate Alliance is calling on the NSW Minister for Resources to release the details of agreements signed with mining company Shenhua Australia after obtained freedom of information laws by the Lock the Gate Alliance raised further questions around the renewal of the...
Read MorePolling reveals strong public support for farmland protections against coal mining as Bylong decision looms
October 19, 2018
New polling released by Lock the Gate today reveals a majority of residents in Muswellbrook and Singleton believe strategic farmland mapped as critical for horse-breeding or wine-growing in the Hunter Valley should be off-limits to coal mining, just as the Independent Planning Commission is...
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