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Rocky Hill PAC: Protect health with a coal free buffer zone, says Lock the Gate
November 15, 2017
The national Lock the Gate Alliance is presenting at the Rocky Hill Planning Assessment Commission public meeting in Gloucester this morning, calling for new state laws to put a 10km coal free buffer zone around NSW towns and villages.
Read MoreSURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT: Premier’s frack free commitment in Maryborough today - Wide Bay Burnett locals celebrate
November 09, 2017
Lock the Gate welcomes the announcement made by Premier Palaszczuk at the Maryborough markets today, that if re-elected an ALP Government would ensure there is no fracking in the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Read MoreLock The Gate takes Qld Government to Court to unlock $1 coal mine sale secrets
November 09, 2017
Lock the Gate has today filed an application in Qld’s Supreme Court for the Queensland Government to release reasons for setting the financial assurance amount required of smaller miner Orion after it bought Blair Athol coal mine from Rio Tinto for $1. The action,...
Read MoreFracking jobs figures slashed, free water subsidy revealed: New economic report
October 30, 2017
A report released last night by the NT Fracking Inquiry reveals a massive drop in projected jobs figures if fracking goes ahead across the Northern Territory.
Read MoreQLD Government must stand up for land, water and farmers this election
October 30, 2017
Lock the Gate is calling on all parties to prioritise putting in place long term protections for Queensland’s land, water and food growing areas, in the upcoming state election announced this morning.
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