Media Releases

Out of control Victorian coal fire a reminder of the industry’s neglect

February 27, 2014

The Hazelwood coal fire, currently causing severe health issues in the community of Morwell, should stand as a frightening reminder of the lack of controls and care in the coal industry, Lock the Gate said today.

Shadow Water Minister Martin Foley to visit Seaspray community

February 25, 2014

Several Seaspray community members will meet with Shadow Minister for Water Martin Foley today to discuss with him their concerns about further drilling for unconventional gas and oil in Seaspray.

John Fenton, farmer from gas mining affected Wyoming set to visit Gippsland

February 24, 2014

John Fenton is a real American cowboy from Wyoming, where the unconventional gas industry has run rampant. He is coming to Australia to speak about his David and Goliath battle against big mining. His trip will include a visit to Gippsland to talk to...

National Party, Government betray farmers over CSG fast-track

February 21, 2014

The Lock the Gate Alliance has described the NSW Government’s decision to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to designate the controversial Narrabri gas project in the Pilliga forest a “Strategic Energy Project” as a deep betrayal of farmers and the bush that will intensify...

Farmer blocks Santos coal seam gas drillers: locked onto rig gates

February 20, 2014

Update: Coonamble farmer Mark Robinson has been arrested and taken to Narrabri police station for processing after locking himself Santos coal seam gas drill rig gates and delaying drill workers accessing the site for over three hours.