Media Releases
Communities call for “fair go” on coal and gas mining
March 04, 2014
Farmers, traditional owners and tourism operators call for “fair go” on coal and gas mining An unusual alliance of farmers, traditional owners, tourism operators and conservationists from across Australia have come together in Canberra this week to highlight the health, social, cultural and environmental...
Read MoreFarmer blocks Santos drill rig in the Pilliga
March 03, 2014
A convoy of trucks carrying a coal seam gas drill rig in the Pilliga forest of North West NSW has been successfully blockaded this morning by a 58-year-old farmer who has attached himself with metal piping to a rig truck.
Read MoreQueensland Government must save Acland farmers, crops and jobs
March 03, 2014
A new report released today highlights considerable benefits for Queenslanders if the expansion of the New Acland mine does not proceed. The Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) commissioned the report, The Acland Sustainable Energy Plan. Written by renewable energy consultant, Trevor Berrill, the report says...
Read MoreLock the Gate slams LNP on restricting community concerns about mining
February 28, 2014
Lock the Gate President, Drew Hutton said the Deputy Premier's comments last night on ABC radio and television about restricting the number of people and community groups that could object to mining applications were "despicable".
Read More600 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 More