Media Releases
Lock the Gate Film Screenings raise concerns over Fracking in the NT
December 10, 2013
The Lock the Gate Alliance, partnering with the Environment Centre NT, has recently conducted community meetings and screenings of its latest movie “Fractured Country” in the Top End following invitations from concerned Territorians. Fractured Country provides a powerful summary of impacts to communities forced...
Read MoreCarmichael Coal Mine: Unacceptable Impacts on Major Rivers and Groundwater
December 08, 2013
Former senior government water planner and co-author of the recent report 'Draining the Lifeblood: Groundwater impacts of coal mining in the Galilee Basin', Tom Crothers, says the recent Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement released for the Carmichael coal mine, in the Galilee Basin, confirms that...
Read MoreAlliance Calls for Inquiry as Mines Minister Bites the Dust
December 04, 2013
The Lock the Gate Alliance has called for a broad-ranging inquiry into the management of coal and coal seam gas mining in NSW, after Mineral Resources Minister Chris Hartcher resigned from Cabinet today following reports of an ICAC raid on his office. The action...
Read MoreMore protests at Pilliga gasfield battle
November 30, 2013
Sixty farmers and community members from across NSW and QLD have travelled to the Santos gas drilling operations in the Pilliga forest southwest of Narrabri to support two grandmothers that have taken part in the protest to protect groundwater.
Read MoreCoal mine boss appointed to land and environment agency
November 28, 2013
Maules Creek residents have expressed dismay at news that Whitehaven Board Member Tony Haggarty has been appointed as a Director of the North West Local Land Services (LLS) Board, handing him a key role in decisions on natural resource management and land-use conflict in...
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