Media Releases
Broker: Farm Insurance Won’t Cover Fracking Risks
April 28, 2017
An insurance broker has advised a Northern Territory pastoralist that he would be placing himself at serious risk if he agreed to fracking on his property, and that some of the risks involved are virtually uninsurable.
Read MorePM 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.
Read MoreShock 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.
Read MoreInternational 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.
Read MoreHistoric 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.
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