Farmers on Queensland’s Darling Downs fighting to protect underground water and some of the best agricultural land in the country against a destructive coal mine are taking their battle to the High Court of Australia.

The Berejiklian and Barilaro Government’s decision to vote down the CSG Moratorium Bill under extraordinary circumstances shows it has abandoned farmers and rural communities, according to Lock the Gate Alliance.

A forthcoming report by Beyond Zero Emissions provides an excellent pathway for the Hunter region to embrace the business opportunities renewable energy offers and create a more diverse and resilient local economy.

The wide cross-section of political support that led to the passing of the coal seam gas moratorium Bill overnight in the NSW Legislative Council is a tremendous show of support for communities battling the Santos Narrabri gas project in the north west.

A new report has shown how Victorians can reduce gas consumption by more than half in a decade, and transition towards renewable energy.