Media Releases
Excessive Police Response Seeks to Criminalise Peaceful Protest
September 06, 2012
Lock The Gate Alliance has this morning criticised the NSW Government for its excessive and heavy-handed response to peaceful protest against coal mining expansion in the Gunnedah Basin earlier this week. Three peaceful protestors arrested this week at the Boggabri Coal Mine have been...
Read MoreOpposition to Reckless Coal Expansion Escalates in NSW
September 06, 2012
Community groups across NSW have stepped up action against reckless coal mining projects this week. Six people have been arrested at four different protests against the rapid and uncontrolled expansion of coal mining in NSW. On Monday two activists scaled the giant coal-crusher at...
Read MoreCoal seam gas on fire on Darling Downs
August 20, 2012
The methane burning on a property near Arrow Energy’s Daandine gas field near Dalby, Queensland is undoubtedly the result of coal seam gas operations in the area. Methane is emerging through a large crack in the ground at Daandine and has set fire to...
Read MoreShell’s decision a turning point in gas development
July 30, 2012
The decision by Shell to withhold further investment in the Arrow coal seam gas project is likely to be a turning point in the development of this industry in Australia, regardless of any approval decision taken by the Queensland govenment. Lock the Gate Alliance...
Read MoreLock The Gate Goes International
July 29, 2012
Lock The Gate President Drew Hutton was among speakers addressing a huge rally in Washington DC. The Stop the Frack Attack rally is one of a suite of activities taking place around the world as part of an international day of protest about the destructive process of hydraulic...
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