Media Releases

PM gas export controls positive but attacks on state government gas mining constraints unwarranted

April 27, 2017

Lock the Gate Alliance says the move by the Prime Minister today to introduce export controls on gas companies is a good step, but attacks on state government gas mining regulations are unwarranted.

Shock as Wilpinjong extension approved one week after submissions close

April 26, 2017

Wollar Progress Association has reacted with shock and dismay at the sudden approval of the controversial Wilpinjong coal mine extension, made public today, just a week after public submissions closed.

International environmental award for Hunter Valley farmer Wendy Bowman spotlights coal mining damage

April 24, 2017

Lock the Gate Alliance has congratulated Hunter Valley farmer Wendy Bowman on receiving the international Goldman Environmental Prize in recognition of her success protecting her home and community from Yancoal's South East Open Cut mine.

Historic Acland court case set to close today after extensive evidence of water impacts

April 20, 2017

The court case challenging the New Acland coal mine on the Darling Downs is set to close today, making it one of the biggest cases in the history of Queensland’s Land Court.

WA fracking pipeline would damage land and water, and wouldn’t reduce gas prices

April 19, 2017

Lock the Gate Alliance has rubbished a plan for a fracking pipeline from Western Australia put forward this morning by the Federal Minister for Resources, because it would cause massive damage to land and water resources and do nothing to reduce east coast gas...