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Minister scuttles longwall coalmine plan – SMH
Ben Cubby ENVIRONMENT EDITOR March 5, 2011 THE Planning Minister, Tony Kelly, used the last few hours before the government went into caretaker mode to block a controversial coalmine plan for the central coast. The Wallarah 2 mine would have … Continue reading
Genowlan Mountain and Mt Airly Reserved at last
After a 30 year campaign, two dramatic plateaus (Genowlan Mtn and Mt Airly) in the Capertee Valley have been reserved as the 3,600 hectare Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area. This scenic and biologically diverse area is a key part of … Continue reading
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Congratulations Australian Coal Alliance!
A huge new coal mine in Wyong has just been rejected. Congratulations to the activists in the Australian Coal Alliance, from Rivers SOS! The ACA was one of our first support groups, when Rivers SOS was formed in 2005, and … Continue reading
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No COAL!ition petition
A similarly-minded community group in Western Australia has formed to oppose a proposed coal mine in Margaret River. You can lend your support by signing the petition on their website. Margaret River is too beautiful (and too short of water) … Continue reading
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National Toxics Network calls for moratorium on hydraulic fracturing chemicals
The National Toxics Network has called for a ban on fraccing, a practice used to extract coal seam gas. They reported that: NTN’s assessment has found that only 2 out of the 23 most commonly used fracking chemicals in Australia … Continue reading
Rivers SOS member Tim Duddy to stand for Upper Hunter
Tim Duddy has announced his candidacy for the NSW state seat of Upper Hunter. He has been a mainstay of the Caroona Coal Action Group and their lengthy blockade to stop BHP from exploring on Duddy land at Caroona was an inspiration … Continue reading
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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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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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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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O’Farrell shuts out mining colossus from Sydney’s water catchment – SMH
Ben Cubby and Sean Nicholls Sydney Morning Herald January 8, 2011 THOUSANDS of hectares of pristine wilderness on the edge of south-western Sydney, fought over by mining and environment interests for decades, will be saved and opened to the public … Continue reading