A long-awaited report reveals that the area of unrehabilitated mined land in Queensland has grown even larger, even after laws were passed to supposedly improve the situation.
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Community celebrates the rejection of the Central Queensland Coal mine
The Central Queensland community came together to celebrate Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek decision to refuse the Clive Palmer-owned coal mine Central Queensland Coal proposal on the weekend.
The mine was proposed to be just 10km from the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and was going to directly impact on critically important environmental resources.
A win for our environment! Let’s celebrate!
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected Clive Palmer’s Central Queensland Coal proposal! Please join us (EnvA-CQ and CCC) for a celebration of this landmark decision. Where: Merv Anderson Park, Yeppoon When: Sunday 12 February, 3.00 – 4.30pm What: An afternoon to gather together and celebrate a massive win! Presentations Welcome or acknowledgement of Country (TBA)Continue reading “A win for our environment! Let’s celebrate!”
Community welcomes the rejection of the Central Queensland Coal mine
Today Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has confirmed that the Clive Palmer-owned coal mine 10km from the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area has been rejected.
Rain exposes flaws with Qld mine water release laws
Media Release
Central Queensland coal mines are releasing billions of litres of water many thousand times saltier than the receiving rivers in the catchment of the Great Barrier Reef, prompting concerns about the ecological health of impacted waterways.
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