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.
Read MoreShadow 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.
Read MoreJohn 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...
Read MoreNational 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...
Read MoreFarmer 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.
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