EnvA has urged the Federal Government to reject the proposed Blackwater Mine Northern Extension Project, warning the expansion would significantly impact threatened species, water resources and climate-sensitive ecosystems while extending coal mining operations until 2055.
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Federal government under fire for “rubber-stamping” Queensland on major coal project
EnvA has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to allow the Corvus Coal Project to be assessed under a Queensland-led process, warning it risks weakening national environmental protections for threatened species, water resources and the climate.
Federal Environment Minister waves through coal exploration despite risks to threatened species and water
EnvA has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to avoid a full assessment of the Washpool coal project, warning it ignores risks to threatened species, water resources and the cumulative impacts of a much larger mine.
EnvA calls for overhaul of coal mine water release rules in Great Barrier Reef catchment
EnvA is calling for greater transparency around coal mine water releases in the Fitzroy Basin, warning that while mines collect daily monitoring data, the public often only sees static information that doesn’t reflect the true scale of releases. The group is urging the Queensland Government to make monitoring reports publicly available.
Small Central Queensland group reaches 78 countries with climate advocacy
A small Central Queensland environmental group is gaining global attention, with advocacy work from Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland now viewed in 78 countries and strong interest in its detailed submissions to government.
Peak Downs powerline project ‘premature’ ahead of mine expansion decision
EnvAis calling for the Peak Downs Mine Power Line Realignment Project to be refused, warning it is directly tied to the proposed Peak Downs Mine Continuation Project. The proposal would clear more than 80 ha of threatened species habitat to enable the proposed expansion of mining into a further 4,000 ha.
Australia’s environmental laws failing on coal projects, compliance and climate
Australia’s environmental laws are failing to prevent harm, with coal projects routinely approved, breaching conditions, and facing limited enforcement. EnvA is calling for urgent reforms to address cumulative impacts, strengthen compliance, and ensure meaningful protection for climate, water and threatened species.
Land Court puts climate impacts front and centre in Sonoma coal decision
A landmark Land Court decision on the Sonoma East coal mine expansion has reinforced that climate change impacts human rights, while calling out the proponent’s lack of concrete emissions reduction commitments.
Multiple coal mine water releases spark concerns about waterway and Reef health
EnvA warns that outdated regulations and limited transparency are putting Central Queensland waterways and the Great Barrier Reef at risk. Following more than 110 coal mine water releases this wet season, concerns are growing about cumulative impacts, increasing reliance on emergency licences, and the public’s limited access to critical data.
Olympic rowing venue under scrutiny as environmental and climate concerns mount
Central Queensland conservation groups have raised serious concerns about plans to host Olympic rowing on the Fitzroy River, warning that dredging and ongoing pollution risks could harm the Great Barrier Reef. They say the proposal contradicts Queensland’s climate commitments and risks undermining the environmental credibility of the 2032 Games.
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