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Funds needed for appeal against Duralie Coal approval

The Ironstone Community Action Group is planning an appeal in the NSW Land and Environment court against the approval of the Duralie Coal mine to continue mining until 2020. Particularly concerning is that the “no river discharge” condition has been … Continue reading

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Planning for food or coal?

Sydney Morning Herald February 10, 2011 What makes a town or city? Surely not just a sparkling harbour or a beautiful river – nor a power plant or a quarry – it surely requires depth of character. A culture perhaps … Continue reading

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Rivers SOS members honoured with Australia Day awards

Julie Sheppard, Secretary of the Rivers SOS Alliance and Macarthur National Parks Association activist, and Robin Craig, Rivers SOS and animal rights activist, have been presented Australia Day awards by Wollondilly Council. This is welcome recognition for their work for Rivers … Continue reading

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Submissions needed on Coal and Gas Strategy

The NSW Department of Planning is writing the Coal and Gas Strategy for the state [link]. It’s essential that public comment highlights the need to protect rivers (and people!) from the effects of coal and coal seam gas mining. For … Continue reading

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Survey reveals Hunter’s sick rivers

ABC Online 1 Feb 2011 A survey of the Hunter’s waterways has revealed the health of some is so poor they could be at risk of dying completely. The Catchment Management Authority’s recent Waterwatch Survey recorded high phosphorus levels at … Continue reading

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NSW opposition lets miners write lands policy

Sydney Morning Herald Jan 20, 2011 THE state opposition has allowed the mining industry to rewrite parts of its regional land use policy, deleting commitments to toughen regulatory compliance on miners, leaked documents reveal. The Liberals and Nationals also handed … Continue reading

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NOW’s Preliminary Report on the drying up of World Heritage Thirlmere Lakes

MEDIA RELEASE , from THE RIVERS SOS ALLIANCE Rivers SOS is disappointed in the report from NSW Office of Water. Their findings are summarised in the attached media release, which also gives the link to the 80-page report itself. We … Continue reading

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Lock the Gate alliance national event – Tara, QLD, 1-5 May

Massive coal seam gas projects in the Darling Downs have received government approvals, but not community approval. Rural landholders are now holding them off at their front gates and now is the time to show them that they have your … Continue reading

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Not enough known on CSG: experts

Queensland Country Life 8 Jan 2011 FEDERAL and State water experts are backing calls by landholders for an urgent study of the potential impacts of coal seam gas (CSG) development on the nation’s water resources. The focus is largely on … Continue reading

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A black day: Duralie Coal approval given

It is a black day for our valleys and our creeks and the river systems of Wards River, Mammy Johnsons River, Karuah River to Port Stephens/Marine Park. The NSW Planning Department’s final approval decision has been granted for Duralie Coal … Continue reading

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