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Controversial Hume Coal project in NSW Southern Highlands decision due soon as wineries, farmers raise concerns
3 years, 6 months ago

Controversial Hume Coal project in NSW Southern Highlands decision due soon as wineries, farmers raise concerns

ABC  

After first being proposed more than a decade ago a decision is expected within weeks on a new underground coal mine at Berrima in New South Wales Southern Highlands after a chorus of support for the recommendation to refuse consent. Key points: The NSW Department of Planning recommended the project be rejected in June More than 60 of the 80 …

Impact Region Coal Project Ipc Decision Davey
Groundwater impact review questions Government's own report on controversial New Acland coal mine
5 years, 2 months ago

Groundwater impact review questions Government's own report on controversial New Acland coal mine

ABC  

As the controversial New Acland Mine near Toowoomba continues shedding 150 of its workers, an expert report commissioned by a group of landholders has raised questions about the coal mine's impact on groundwater. Key points: Queensland's DNRME report in 2017 found aquifers near Kulpi were not directly connected to those near the New Acland Mine A new review says it …

Water Hill Report Southern Area Queensland Nathan
Who's watching the water? Experts sound warning on deteriorating groundwater monitoring
5 years, 10 months ago

Who's watching the water? Experts sound warning on deteriorating groundwater monitoring

ABC  

After almost a year on the toughest of water restrictions, the town of Coonabarabran, a New South Wales rural service hub, has narrowly avoided running out of water. "It's incredibly important, because if you're running out of surface water that's where you go to see you through the drought situation," she said. "It's been estimated that if we do nothing, …

Monitoring Report Need Town Professor Simmons Blair
Sea water sucked 1 kilometre inland as Kwinana bores placed under intense pressure
6 years, 1 month ago

Sea water sucked 1 kilometre inland as Kwinana bores placed under intense pressure

ABC  

Groundwater bores are designed to draw fresh water out of the ground, but the pressure on bores has been so intense in some locations along Perth's south coast that the bores have begun pulling up salt water instead. Key points: Tests show salinity levels in freshwater bores along the coast are increasing Once salt water moves into freshwater stores, it's …

Industry Wetlands Salt Coast Area Sea Perth
Adani groundwater bores investigated amid claims they were sunk without approval
6 years, 4 months ago

Adani groundwater bores investigated amid claims they were sunk without approval

ABC  

The Queensland environment department has launched an investigation into a series of groundwater bores drilled by Indian miner Adani, which conservationists say were sunk without approval. Key points: Adani told the ABC it was abiding by the conditions of the Carmichael project's approvals Conservationists have repeatedly warned that the company's dewatering plans would see groundwater levels plummet The Queensland Environmental …

Department Site Approval Adani Queensland Groundwater Carmichael