Media Releases

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...

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...

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...

July 27, 2012

The discrepancy in water quality test results in northern NSW is proof that self-regulation isn’t working and cannot provide community confidence in the coal seam gas industry says Lock the Gate Alliance Vice President Jacinta Green. Metgaso’s results described the water as ‘salty but not toxic’. The NATA accredited EAL laboratory...

July 26, 2012

Lock the Gate Alliance says the government is not doing enough to address the health concerns of residents affected by coal seam gas development in the Tara residential estate. “Health Minister Lawrence Springborg told broadcaster Alan Jones that he would direct his Department to investigate,” said Vice President Jacinta...