Media Releases
Landholders right of veto critical to NSW land access arrangements
January 14, 2014
The Lock the Gate Alliance has called on the NSW Government to confirm landholder’s right of veto to coal and gas companies in NSW land access arrangements, saying the government must respect the will of the community. This comes as the NSW’s governments Draft...
Read MoreMaules Creek protestors blockade mine construction
January 13, 2014
Protestors today have launched a blockade at the site of Whitehaven’s controversial Maules Creek coal project in North West NSW, turning back vehicles seeking to clear the forest for construction of rail infrastructure.
Read MoreSecrecy surrounds Maules Creek project biodiversity offsets review
January 09, 2014
A crucial review of Whitehaven Coal’s biodiversity offsets for their controversial Maules Creek coal mine project should be made public immediately, according to an environment group that has alleged the offset commitments made by the company were based on false information.
Read MoreALLIANCE SLAMS “CHINA FIRST” MINE DECISION
December 20, 2013
The Lock the Gate Alliance has slammed the Federal Government’s decision to approve another huge mega mine in the Galilee Basin saying the social and ecological impacts of the mine cannot be justified.
Read MoreCourt Challenge to Whitehaven Coal Mine Lost
December 20, 2013
The Northern Inland Council for the Environment has expressed deep disappointment with the loss of its legal challenge against the Whitehaven Maules Ck Coal mine, and said the ruling highlighted the failures of Federal environment laws. In a judgement handed down this afternoon, the...
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