Media Releases
Fire Closures mis-used in attempt to evict protestors
January 15, 2014
Lock the Gate Alliance has spoken out against the mis-use of fire closures by the NSW Forestry Corporation, after they yesterday closed down two State Forests where community groups were camped in protest against coal and gas mining in north-west NSW. The Forestry Corporation...
Read MoreLandholders 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.
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