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The Latest Breaking News from Land Court

Groups mount challenge over 'reckless' new coal mine

A proposed new coal mine that will generate climate pollution for 30 years is reckless and should be stopped, conservation groups will tell a Queensland court.

AAP · Apr 3, 2024

Clive Palmer’s Waratah coal mine denied environmental licence

A coal mine that was the subject of a court battle fought on climate change and human rights has been denied an environmental licence.

The New Daily · Apr 3, 2023

Palmer's Waratah coal mine denied environmental licence

A major coal mine slated for Queensland's Galilee Basin has suffered another blow after a landmark court ruling recommended it not proceed.

AAP · Apr 3, 2023

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Environmental groups plan fresh legal action against mine as New Acland ramps up recruitment drive

Environmental groups are planning fresh legal action against the New Acland Coal mine, arguing a permit obtained by the mine is "a licence to take or interfere with water".

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023

Palmer seeks coal climate ruling review

Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal wants a review of a Queensland court's advice that its proposed coal mine should be rejected due to climate change impacts.

AAP · Dec 22, 2022

Worry brews over Qld mine objection review

Environmental groups are concerned that a review of mining objections processes in Queensland could mean a smaller role for the state's Land Court.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Qld not entitled to most Acland royalties

Land title rules mean Queensland will likely miss out on more than 90 per cent of royalties generated if a new coal mine goes ahead.

AAP · Sep 1, 2022

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Coal mining company New Hope Group says it's ready for controversial mine expansion, opponents say obstacles remain

A lobby group will ramp up the fight in response to New Hope Group's claims its mine expansion in Queensland's Darling Downs is ready for the "green light".

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Torres Strait First Nations' Waratah Coal fight to be heard by Queensland Land Court on country

In a Queensland first, those opposed to a major coal mining project will give evidence on country and not just in the courtroom.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

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