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Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

A single coal mine could be in line for $44 million in fuel tax credits each year - money environmental campaigners would rather see in government coffers.

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Plan to extend Queensland coalmine would bulldoze ‘critical’ koala habitat

Glencore says it is working with state and federal governments to minimise the impact of flora and fauna in the 680ha area west of Mackay

The Guardian - AU

Why are some Australian farmers losing faith in peak agricultural bodies to represent their interests?

National Farmers’ Federation says expectations on peak bodies are changing but rejects suggestions it prioritises agribusiness over grassroots concerns

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Food bowl put ahead of coal with mine proposal rejected

A state government has been accused of sending "mixed signals" after rejecting a proposed coal mine in a major food bowl.

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Denied activists mount challenge over coal mine advice

Legal advice given to a state government by coal mine developers is being sought through a tribunal by activists who say the public has a right to know.

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Albanese government approves four coalmine expansions as Greens condemn ‘despicable’ move

Tanya Plibersek says projects in NSW and Queensland produce coal for making essential steel as critics say move ‘opposite of climate action’

The Guardian - AU

Endure – or peter out? Here’s what Northern Rivers organisers and Stop Adani can teach us about building climate groups

Over the last decade, several groups in Australia have successfully mobilised against fossil fuel interests. But which ones have gone the distance?

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Is the Beetaloo gas basin going to damage our water resources? Plibersek has asked experts to find out

The Greens and crossbenchers are urging Plibersek to use the expanded ‘water trigger’ powers but she has vowed to listen to ‘independent scientists’

The Guardian - AU

Call for tougher environmental regulation of coal mining industry

EPA seeks community input as part of coal mine regulation review

Newcastle Herald

NSW government accused by critics of using ‘fatally compromised’ emissions report

Climate campaigners and scientists disturbed over claims about global warming found in document obtained through Gipa laws

The Guardian - AU

New guidelines will force Hunter industry to work harder to decarbonise

Large emitters will be regulated through consent conditions.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Minerals Council defends use of 'rigorous' mining modifications process

It's already complex, NSW Minerals Council says.

Newcastle Herald

King coal accused of dodging detailed scrutiny of mine expansion plans

Critics accuse mining companies of using 'modifications loophole'

Newcastle Herald

Farmers turn up the heat against coal seam gas mining

Dozens of farmers across 20,000 hectares of agricultural land in Queensland have signed a "gasfield free" declaration opposing coal seam gas mining.

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Push to make mining companies stick by rehabilitation commitments

Lock the Gate obtains details of meeting held with mining companies.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland coalmines to rival electricity sector for climate pollution by 2030, report finds

Eighteen new coal projects represent ‘carbon bomb’ that should not be approved, conservationists say

The Guardian - AU

‘Like a boiling broth’: concerns after video of gas seep in Queensland river emerges

Exclusive: Origin Energy says it has monitored the bubbling water since 2015, along with other seep locations

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