Media Releases
Lock the Gate calls for action against coal seam gas polluter
February 23, 2012
The Lock the Gate Alliance is calling on the New South Wales government to take action against the directors of the coal seam gas company, Eastern Star Gas, in the aftermath of a report by its new owner, Santos. Lock the Gate Alliance president,...
Read MoreLock the Gate to shut down Acland coal dump
February 19, 2012
The Lock the Gate movement will be shutting down the coal loading facility of New Hope Coal's Acland mine tomorrow (Monday 20 February). The Lock the Gate Alliance is planning to march on the Acland mine coal dump situated at the edge of the...
Read MoreNewman flags free rein to the mining industry
February 18, 2012
Cambell Newman's criticisms of the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) have sent a shiver down the spine of every Queensland landowner who would like this department to keep closer control of the mining industry. Mr Newman is quoted as saying he believes...
Read MorePilliga Forest contaminated by coal seam gas
February 09, 2012
Lock The Gate Alliance has recently received news of independent soil and water sample results from contaminated zones in the Pilliga forest near Santos' coal seam gas operation. Drew Hutton, President of Lock The Gate said, "The testing, commissioned by environment groups and tested...
Read MoreFederal Government confirms spying on Lock the Gate protesters
February 07, 2012
In reply to a question by Greens Senator Chrisitne Milne in Federal Parliament today, Joe Ludwig, the Minister representing the Attorney-General, confirmed that the Federal Police were monitoring groups and individuals protesting against coal seam gas. Senator Milne's question was in response to a...
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