Media Releases
Clean Air Queensland gravely concerned, but not surprised about Black Lung reports
December 01, 2015
Clean Air Queensland is gravely concerned but not surprised about reports of the re- emergence of the coal dust related disease, Black Lung in the Queensland coal mining industry. Clean Air Qld spokesperson, Michael Kane expressed his sympathy and support for workers affected and...
Read MoreOpinion - Get real on farm land access
November 30, 2015
In recent days Environment Minister Greg Hunt has said (Insiders 1st Nov 2015) that there is a ‘moral’ right for landholders to lock their gates to gas companies, even if there is no such legal right. To restate the Minister another way, the current...
Read MoreKoala field day at the Bremer Valley highly successful thanks to sniffer dog, UQ and community
November 30, 2015
A koala field day at the Bremer Valley at the weekend was very successful thanks to the joint efforts of the local community, University of Queensland researchers and Taz, the sniffer dog. More than 20 people gathered at Ron Smith’s property on Grants Road,...
Read MorePetition demands George Bender’s death not be in vain; Must be heeded by COAG
November 26, 2015
The death of Chinchilla farmer, George Bender, last month touched the hearts of thousands around Australia and overseas. Jodi Meynell - a self-described “nobody” - was so affected by George’s death by suicide following 10 years of harassment by the coal seam gas (CSG)...
Read MoreVictory: NT Government rejects Watarrka National Park gas exploration: full protection still needed
November 25, 2015
Lock the Gate Alliance hailed the NT Government’s rejection last night of an application to explore for unconventional gas in Watarrka National Park in the red centre as a victory for common sense.
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