Media Releases

Endangered parrot to suffer mass habitat loss if Maules Creek coal mine expansion approved, finds report

August 04, 2025

Whitehaven’s proposed Maules Creek coal mine expansion in north-west NSW would have a devastating impact on highly significant habitat for the critically endangered Swift Parrot if governments give it the go ahead, according to the findings of a new expert report.

Health concerns raised over gas giant's big new polluting processing station planned for QLD foodbowl

July 28, 2025

Health and legal experts have warned of the risks a planned gas processing facility poses during a lively town hall meeting in the heart of one of Queensland’s most productive foodbowls.

Coal giant confirms plans to expand further under drinking water catchment

July 23, 2025

A multinational mining giant’s recently announced plans to explore for coal under more areas of the Sydney and Illawarra drinking water catchment highlight how a broken planning regime is failing local communities and the environment.

First ever legal challenge to protect NT water from fracking begins

June 23, 2025

A landmark legal challenge to protect Northern Territory water and communities from fracking will be heard this week between June 23 to 26 at the Federal Court in Sydney. In court, Lock the Gate Alliance will argue that Tamboran B2 Pty Ltd’s Shenandoah South...

Sinking land, cracks, dead trees: New drone footage reveals stark impact of underground coal mining

June 13, 2025

Startling new drone footage reveals underground coal mining near a much-loved natural tourism destination in Central West NSW is causing the surface above to crack and sink, and trees to die.