Activist who disobeyed cops over job fears convicted A climate activist who ignored police data access charges order over fears she would be sacked by her employer, the Australian Greens, has been convicted. AAP · Nov 20, 2023
Woodside boss still concerned about climate activists Woodside Energy's chief executive Meg O'Neill says she is concerned by the potential threat climate activists pose after a failed protest at her family home. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
NT chief minister ditches controversial Woodside shares The Northern Territory chief minister has divested her shares in energy company Woodside after weeks of backlash, while denying any conflict of interest. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
Climate activist convicted in fight to protect sources An anti-gas campaigner has been convicted of four counts of failing to give police access to his computer and phone and fined $1000. AAP · Nov 7, 2023
The West Australian goes big on Woodside’s ‘keeping lights on’ claim but keeps readers in dark on climate Newspaper endorses CEO Meg O’Neill’s position the company’s gas is needed but doesn’t mention global heating The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023
ABC denies betraying anti-Woodside group sources The ABC says it didn't betray anti-Woodside Energy climate activists involved in a Four Corners program by revealing its sources to counter-terrorism police. AAP · Oct 26, 2023
Anti-Woodside protesters gather at ABC studios amid fears Four Corners will reveal sources WA police demanded the ABC reveal its sources for an episode of Four Corners featuring a Disrupt Burrup Hub protest against Woodside Energy The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023
Woodside calls for gas-permitting reforms after ruling Woodside Energy is lamenting a court decision to invalidate a permit on its $16 billion Scarborough gas project on grounds involving Indigenous consultation. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
Mark McGowan phone call allegation puts fossil fuel influence in WA under spotlight Former premier’s behaviour, if true, is ‘certainly improper’ and ‘ethically questionable’ and shows power of oil and gas interests, Carmen Lawrence says The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2023
WA police condemned for ‘shocking’ demand for ABC to hand over footage of climate protesters Civil society groups call on broadcaster not to comply with order they say is an ‘alarming overreach’ and ‘undermines press freedom’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023
Engineers, scientists to squeeze more out of oil, gas A long-time engineering and construction contractor to oil and gas giants says it has a chance to play both sides of the energy and resources transition. AAP · Sep 30, 2023
Traditional owner wins court challenge against Woodside Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper has won a Federal Court challenge, halting Woodside's seismic blasting plans for the massive offshore Scarborough gas project. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Afternoon Update: court win for traditional owners over Woodside; crew returns after a year stuck in space; and Brisbane buzzing ahead of finals Federal court judge throws out fossil fuel giant’s $16.5bn Scarborough gas development plan The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023
Woodside plan for seismic blasting at Scarborough offshore gas field blocked by court Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper successfully argues traditional owners were not properly consulted on $16.5bn development The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Game on for critics as Dockers score new oil giant deal The Fremantle Dockers have extended a sponsorship deal with Woodside despite high-profile fans and scientists urging the AFL club to ditch the fossil fuel firm.
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 Traditional owner challenges Woodside's seismic testing A judge has reserved his decision in a Mardudhunera woman's court challenge to Woodside's Scarborough Gas Project seismic blasting plans.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2023 ‘Walking billboard’ for Woodside: parents want end to fossil fuel company sponsorship of WA Nippers New campaign supported by Greenpeace urges Surf Life Saving WA to scrap $5m naming rights deal
The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023 Adam Bandt urges Australians to ‘embrace’ civil disobedience and join climate protests Greens leader says Albanese government is ‘hellbent on opening more coal and gas mines’ and people must ‘fight back’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2023 Activists threatened with Woodside lawsuit over protest cleaning costs and lost productivity Letter sent to Emil Davey also requests he hand over communications relating to protest at Perth headquarters
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2023 Afternoon Update: experts warn of bushfire risk; Woodside activists restrained; and a Fyre festival reboot Australians are being urged to prepare for the most significant fire season since the black summer bushfires
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2023 Activists hit with restraining orders lawyer claims will stop them speaking out about Woodside Fossil fuel company denies orders granted after incident at CEO’s home are intended to prevent campaigners from speaking out
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023 Woodside faces Indigenous legal challenge to seismic blasting at WA gas site Traditional owner alleges company failed to adequately consult on effect of Scarborough project blasting on sea country
The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023 Nearly two-thirds of the top fossil fuel producers in Australia and the world aren’t on track for 1.5℃ climate target Rapid reductions in fossil fuel production and use are essential to limit global warming to 1.5℃ compared to pre-industrial levels. Our new research shows most of the world’s major coal, oil and gas companies are yet to make meaningful reductions.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2023 Seven West Media embedded with climate protesters before criticising ABC for doing the same Western Australian media organisation reported on previous Woodside and Extinction Rebellion protests, but now says the ABC ‘got it very wrong’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023 ABC clears Four Corners TV crew of wrongdoing during protest at Woodside CEO’s home Broadcaster’s managing director says crew did not collude with Perth protesters but corrects earlier claim they had no knowledge of action