The Queensland Resources Council’s utter contempt for the independence of the highest court in Australia shows the mining lobby has no respect for the rule of law or democracy, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.

Hunter locals and health professionals are horrified at a new Environmental Impact Statement lodged by Mount Pleasant coal mine owner Salim Group that would drastically worsen the region’s already unacceptable air quality.

Today’s Independent Planning Commission decision to reject the destructive and draining Dendrobium coal mine extension is a win for common sense, according to Lock the Gate Alliance and Illawarra locals concerned about the impact of mining on the catchment.

Farmers from the Oakey Coal Action Alliance who have been battling the New Acland Stage 3 coal mine are relieved and excited after the High Court of Australia found in their favour.

Locals who will be impacted by the Waitsia Gas Project Stage 2 are outraged after Western Australia Environment Minister Stephen Dawson formally approved the polluting project today (February 1).