Media Releases
600 Farmers Hear Rancher's Warning, Oppose Narrabri CSG Fast-track
February 27, 2014
More than 600 farmers and residents gathered in Narrabri last night to hear Wyoming Rancher, John Fenton, describe the devastating impacts of unconventional gas mining on his water, his farming business and his family. This followed a protest action in the Pilliga earlier in...
Read MoreOut of control Victorian coal fire a reminder of the industry’s neglect
February 27, 2014
The Hazelwood coal fire, currently causing severe health issues in the community of Morwell, should stand as a frightening reminder of the lack of controls and care in the coal industry, Lock the Gate said today.
Read MoreShadow Water Minister Martin Foley to visit Seaspray community
February 25, 2014
Several Seaspray community members will meet with Shadow Minister for Water Martin Foley today to discuss with him their concerns about further drilling for unconventional gas and oil in Seaspray.
Read MoreJohn Fenton, farmer from gas mining affected Wyoming set to visit Gippsland
February 24, 2014
John Fenton is a real American cowboy from Wyoming, where the unconventional gas industry has run rampant. He is coming to Australia to speak about his David and Goliath battle against big mining. His trip will include a visit to Gippsland to talk to...
Read MoreNational Party, Government betray farmers over CSG fast-track
February 21, 2014
The Lock the Gate Alliance has described the NSW Government’s decision to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to designate the controversial Narrabri gas project in the Pilliga forest a “Strategic Energy Project” as a deep betrayal of farmers and the bush that will intensify...
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