Category Archives: Water

Central Queensland group calls for refusal of Centurion North mine amendment

EnvA has called for the refusal of a major amendment to the Centurion North Mine Environmental Authority, warning that the proposal represents a staged development that should be assessed as part of the full project through a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement.
EnvA’s submission highlights significant impacts on the environment and incomplete assessments of water and greenhouse gas emissions.

Albanese Government greenlights coal expansion – amid a climate crisis

The Albanese Government has approved the extension of the Middlemount Coal Mine, adding to the 32 fossil fuel projects already approved.
EnvA says the decision makes a mockery of the government’s climate commitments and brings endangered species a step closer to extinction.

Coal mine expansion threatens endangered species, water resources and climate targets

Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland is calling on the Federal Environment Minister to refuse approval of Glencore’s proposed Hail Creek mine expansion, warning it would cause unacceptable harm to endangered species, water resources and the Great Barrier Reef, while adding millions of tonnes of climate pollution.

Coal mine water releases raise concerns amid Fitzroy River flooding in Rockhampton

EnvA warns that large-scale coal mine water releases during heavy rainfall may be worsening Fitzroy River flooding and harming downstream communities and the Great Barrier Reef. The group is urging government action to improve monitoring, transparency and environmental protection.

EnvA calls for rejection of the Middlemount Coal Mine extension over unacceptable environmental impacts

Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland urges the Federal Government to reject the Middlemount Coal Mine Extension Project, citing severe environmental impacts, including habitat destruction, diverting a waterway, and adding more carbon pollution fuelling climate impacts.

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.