-
Conservation group criticises Environment Minister’s coal mine cancellation claims
A Central Queensland conservation group has challenged the accuracy of Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recent social media statement, where she claims, “We’ve just cancelled another coal project in Queensland.”
-
Vulcan South coal mine approved despite the proponent under criminal investigation
The final approval of Queensland Coking Coal’s Vulcan South Mine has been confirmed. The approval allows for over 1100ha of koala, greater glider and squatter pigeon habitat. Conservation groups are shocked and appalled that an environment minister that claims to prevent any new extinctions can approve such a destructive coal mine.
-
Coal for Christmas
We are still in shock that four coal projects were approved by the Albanese government just 6 days before Christmas – the worst Christmas present anyone could get! These four new approvals of coal mines will clear threatened species habitat and will release nearly a billion tonnes of climate pollution.
-
Four new coal mines approved, ignoring climate and environmental impacts
Conservation groups are dismayed at the Albanese Government’s approval of four new coal mines today: Boggabri in New South Wales, and Caval Ridge Horse Pit, Lake Vermont Meadowbrook and Vulcan South in Central Queensland. Together, these mines will destroy thousands of hectares of threatened species habitat and will contribute nearly one billion tonnes of carbon…
-
Urgent action needed to stop illegal clearing and mining at the proposed Vulcan South Coal Mine
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland is urging Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to halt mining at Queensland Coking Coal’s Vulcan North project due to illegal clearing affecting threatened species’ habitats. Despite an ongoing federal investigation into these activities, operations continue, prompting calls for swift enforcement actions to protect local biodiversity.
-
Australia’s environmental laws allow for killing koalas
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland (EnvA) is angry and frustrated that 67 hectares of land, including nearly 50 hectares of koala habitat, has been cleared for a coal mine in the Bowen Basin without any community consultation or federal government approval.
Subscribe
Enter your email below to receive updates.
EnvA - CQ 