Media Releases
Whitehaven pleads guilty to stealing one billion litres of water during drought
June 07, 2021
Farmers are relieved after Whitehaven pleaded guilty to stealing one billion litres of water at its Maules Creek coal mine, vindicating community complaints of water theft first lodged in 2018.
Read MoreWhitehaven under investigation again: This time for allegedly burying machinery tyres illegally
June 04, 2021
Lock the Gate Alliance and locals impacted by Whitehaven Coal's damaging projects in NSW's north west have welcomed revelations the state's Environment Protection Authority is investigating the company for the alleged illegal burial of giant machinery tyres at some of its mine sites.
Read MoreWestern Downs farmers call on Shell to get out of gas following Dutch ruling
June 02, 2021
Western Downs farmers are calling on Royal Dutch Shell to abandon plans for new coal seam gasfields in the region following last week’s court ruling in the Netherlands, in which the company was ordered to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent by...
Read MoreSluggish rehabilitation rate at Upper Hunter coal mines threatens jobs and environment
May 31, 2021
New Lock the Gate Alliance analysis of Upper Hunter Valley coal mines has revealed rehabilitation is not keeping up with land disturbance, meaning missed job opportunities, increased air pollution, and heightened risk from unexpected mine closures.
Read MoreWill to keep fighting Whitehaven is strong after landmark Vickery ruling
May 27, 2021
Communities across NSW’s North West have commended eight high school students and their 86 year-old litigation guardian Sister Brigid Arthur, after a ruling was handed down today on their challenge in the Federal Court to Whitehaven Coal’s destructive Vickery Coal Extension Project.
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