Media Releases
LNG developments in Gladstone harbour a threat to world heritage values
August 05, 2011
The Queensland and federal governments have been embarrassed by a UNESCO report expressing 'extreme concern' about liquid natural gas developments on Curtis Island and in Gladstone harbour. UNESCO indicated they considered these a potential threat to the world heritage values of the Great Barrier...
Read MoreAPPEA fudges report on groundwater impacts
August 04, 2011
Statements released today by the industry body for coal seam gas, APPEA, on the groundwater impacts of CSG are not an accurate representation of an original report. Spokesperson Ross Dunne stated the study commissioned by the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) shows...
Read MoreAlarm as fourth dugong death reported in Gladstone
July 25, 2011
With a fourth dugong found dead, washed up on a beach in Gladstone harbour, environmentalists are warning of an ecological disaster in this section of the Great Barrier Reef world heritage area. Four dead dugong, three dolphins and more than 40 turtles have all...
Read MoreNSW govt puts moratorium on fracking: what is the Bligh govt doing?
July 21, 2011
Today's announcement by the NSW government of a moratorium on the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") in coal seam gas extraction exposes the charade by the Bligh government that they are pursuing the public interest with their policy on this industry. NSW Resources...
Read MoreTakeover of Eastern Star Gas spells trouble for Santos
July 19, 2011
Santos' dream run in the coal seam gas industry is about to hit a serious road block in its $924 million takeover of Eastern Star Gas. Santos has largely flown under the radar in its large Queensland operation because it has been located in...
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