A Federal inquiry has recommended changing the tax status of activist groups claiming to be environmental charities while engaging in illegal activity.
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New Acland corruption complaint dismissed
Fossil fuels environmental group Lock the Gate Alliance has suffered a tactical loss against the New Acland Stage 3 coal project, with complaints rejected by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC)
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New Acland coal draft approval fuels further controversy
The New Acland coal mine expansion has received a draft authority from the Queensland government, but not without ongoing controversy.
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Charity status for protest groups under threat
The NSW Minerals Council have launched a new attack on coal protesters, calling for the charity status of organisations like Lock the Gate to be revoked.
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Sabotage confirmed at fracking gas well
A Department of Mines and Petroleum investigation has found a leaking valve at a Buru Energy gas well was deliberately damaged.
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Gas well leak sparks DMP investigation
A gas leak at a fracking well in WA has sparked government concerns about the possible involvement of a “third party”.
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Anglican Minister arrested at Maules Creek mine site
Holy protests at the Maules Creek mine site have kicked up a notch with the arrest of two religious leaders.
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Religious leaders join Maules Creek mine protesters
Members of the clergy have joined activists at the Maules Creek mine site today as protests to stop the project turn holy.
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Conservation groups slams QLD mining approvals objection bill
Environmental and conservationist groups are up in arms over Queensland’s proposal to restrict opposition to new mining approvals.
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Activists blockade Maules Creek mine site as protests continue
Protesters have formed a blockade at Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine development as part of their ongoing fight to stop the project going ahead.
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NSW’s new mining rules face protest
The NSW Government’s planned new mining project rules is facing opposition from activists, farmers and residents, who are protesting in Sydney today.
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CSG protests will end expansion: report
Protests opposing coal seam gas projects with ‘myths’ are jeopardising around $150 billion investment bonanza, according to a mining industry report.
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Farmers say no to CSG in Gippsland
Mining companies have acquired exploration licences for more than 350,000 hectares of Gippsland and the community is not happy.
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Mining only accounts for 0.1% of NSW land: minerals council ad blitz
The NSW Minerals Council has launched a new advertising campaign which aims to improve community understanding around the mining industry.
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Lock the Gate wants tougher laws on mining
Anti mining group Lock the Gate is launching a national campaign calling for immediate law reforms for the mining industry.
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