Media Releases
Farmers Tell Santos to Leave North West After CSG Contamination
March 10, 2014
Farmers across north-west NSW have today told Santos to leave the region immediately and called for strong action by the NSW Government after it was confirmed on Saturday that Santos CSG activities have contaminated groundwater in the Pilliga. Two local farmers, Mark and Cherie...
Read MoreLessons for Queensland in toxic coal seam gas contamination
March 09, 2014
Queensland should heed a strong warning following disturbing media reports yesterday that coal seam gas company, Santos was fined for contaminating an aquifer with uranium and other toxic heavy metals. See here
Read MoreProven: 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).
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