The Latest Breaking News from Woodside

Activists in custody after scaling Woodside gas rig

Activists who scaled an offshore drilling platform hundreds of kilometres out to sea have been taken into police custody after spending the night on the rig.

AAP · Oct 18

In 1991, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore paid $6 million for 24 Woodside acres; 30 years later, his estate placed the property under a permanent conservation easement

In 1991, Gordon and Betty Moore acquired Mountain Meadow, a historic estate nestled in Woodside, California. They dedicated significant resources to restoring its original charm while ensuring the landscape's natural beauty was upheld. After their passing in 2023, a conservation easement was established to protect the property. Rich with a…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Londoners face yet another by-election as new Labour councillor quits - leaving taxpayers facing £140,000 bill

Haringey council will organise another poll in the Woodside ward following Hasret Bozdogan’s decision to quit

Evening Standard · May 21

Offshore oil regulator ‘avoiding scrutiny’ over approval for Woodside blasting and drilling

Environmental lawyers concerned Nopsema has not published its reasons for approving work at Scarborough gas development

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023

ABC seeks to protect Woodside protest footage sources

ABC bosses are being scrutinised about the national broadcaster's coverage of a climate protest at the home of an energy company's boss.

AAP · Oct 24, 2023

WA activist charged over Woodside protest says police pointed gun at him day before

Emil Davey says officer pulled over his car, pointed a gun and shouted at him but after his vehicle was searched he was released without charge

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023

Activist to fight data access charge to protect sources

Well-known anti-Woodside activist Jesse Noakes has pleaded not guilty to failing to obey a data access order after WA police seized his laptop and phone.

AAP · Jun 21, 2023

Buru Energy investigates potential for floating liquefied natural gas facility in the Kimberley

A decade after conflict at James Price Point prompted Woodside to abandon its gas hub plans for the region, another energy giant is looking at establishing a floating LNG facility off the coast.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Burrup's World Heritage nomination 'inconsistent' with heavy industry, Carmen Lawrence says

The former WA premier says past governments made mistakes approving heavy industry near ancient Aboriginal rock carvings in the Pilbara.

ABC News · Feb 11, 2023

Protesters fined for Woodside blockade, police seeking $33,000 in costs

Two protesters may have to pay police $33,000 in compensation over a demonstration in Western Australia's north that blocked access to the country's biggest LNG hub.

ABC News · Jan 13, 2023