Media Releases
Proven: Pilliga groundwater contaminated by Santos CSG
March 08, 2014
Lock the Gate Alliance is calling for all coal seam gas exploration in NSW to stop immediately after proof emerged today that Santos have contaminated groundwater in the Pilliga.
Read MoreQueensland Government pits landholders against multinational mining companies
March 07, 2014
The State Government is blatantly playing off landholders against the might of multinational mining companies, says Lock the Gate Alliance (LTG).
Read MoreIpswich could face fire disaster like Hazelwood coal mine in Victoria
March 06, 2014
Ipswich could face a disaster similar to the Hazelwood mine fire if the Queensland government proceeds with a coal mine close to residential communities, says Lock the Gate (LTG).
Read MoreCommunities call for “fair go” on coal and gas mining
March 04, 2014
Farmers, traditional owners and tourism operators call for “fair go” on coal and gas mining An unusual alliance of farmers, traditional owners, tourism operators and conservationists from across Australia have come together in Canberra this week to highlight the health, social, cultural and environmental...
Read MoreFarmer blocks Santos drill rig in the Pilliga
March 03, 2014
A convoy of trucks carrying a coal seam gas drill rig in the Pilliga forest of North West NSW has been successfully blockaded this morning by a 58-year-old farmer who has attached himself with metal piping to a rig truck.
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