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Call on the NSW government to spend public money on renewables, not more coal
The NSW government wants to spend hundreds of millions of public dollars propping up the mega-polluting Eraring coal-fired power station – at a time when the transition to renewable energy is critical. Pollution from coal-fired power stations has serious consequences...
Community meeting: United Nations Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights
The United Nations is coming to the Central Coast and Lower Lake Macquarie to investigate toxic coal pollution – and they want to hear from you.WHAT: Community meeting with UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights, hosted and organised by Future Sooner WHERE:...
Call on the Victorian government to give communities a say on new mining laws
The Victorian government is about to gut mining laws, paving the way for companies to undertake mining without community input, oversight or transparency.The Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Bill 2023 is set for debate in Victorian Parliament next week. In...
Community legal briefing: know your rights under Victoria’s new forest protest laws
Victoria’s heavy-handed new protest laws have come into effect – which means people standing up for our native forests and the threatened wildlife within them could now face fines of $22,000, or 12 months in prison.Criminalising protest doesn’t dampen the dedication...
Call on Engie to properly rehabilitate Hazelwood mine
When the Hazelwood coal mine closed in 2017, it left behind a MASSIVE toxic pit. Six years on, the mine’s operator, Engie finally has plans to clean it up – but we’re concerned their half-baked scheme to flood the huge mine pit with...
Public submission: Help shape rehabilitation at Hazelwood
Until 10th May, you can have your say on plans to turn the Hazelwood mine into a toxic pit lake. The mine’s operator, Engie, plans to flood the former mine site with vital groundwater, by diverting enormous amounts of water from the Morwell River. We have serious...
Community info session: Hazelwood pit lake community information session
Find out more about Engie's plan and how you can have a say WHAT: An online information session about Engie's current plans to flood the Hazelwood mine pit, where you'll hear about: Community and environmental concerns Alternative rehabilitation options How you can...
Add your name to this open letter and ask our new NSW government to put an end to years of lax pollution limits for coal-fired power stations
By email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] 5 April 2023 Dear Minister Ryan Park, Minister Penny Sharpe and Minister Jihad Dib, As residents from all corners of NSW, we are jointly calling on you, as the...
Call on the Victorian environment minister to step up on air pollution
New toxic air pollution data is a stark reminder that our government urgently needs to step up. It’s an incredible injustice that our government is ignoring toxic air contamination in the Latrobe Valley. These communities have powered our state for decades and...
Speak up for First Nations cultural heritage
The Barmah National Park is Yorta Yorta country. But feral horses pose a serious threat to Aboriginal cultural heritage and the ecological health of the Barmah Forest and wetlands.During recent flood events, Victorian government agencies and pro-feral horse...
Have your say: plans for more toxic ash dumps in the Latrobe Valley
AGL plans to massively expand its coal ash dumps in the Latrobe Valley – exposing the community to toxic coal waste for almost another 20 years.Thanks for being part of this! Hundreds of people from the community called on the EPA to reject this proposal. These dumps...