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More than 50 protesters defied the rain to call on Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional New South Wales Paul Toole to end coal. Charles Boag reports.

Danielle Hodges and her four children moved into a home at Camden in 2014 Within 2 months the family was getting daily bleeding noses and headaches Danielle has also developed a rare blood disorder that can lead to leukemia  She was told AGL was drilling for gas near and possibly under her house The well is still there although the family's health improved after leaks were fixed She spoke as part of a Climate Council campaign about the dangers of using gas

Date Time Win for our Reef as Clive Palmer-owned coal mine deemed ‘not suitable’ The Queensland government has made the right decision for the Great Barrier Reef, the climate and local communities by deeming a proposed Clive Palmer-owned coal mine just 10km from the World Heritage area as ‘not suitable’, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) said. Their assessment, released today, shows the Department of Environment and Science has listened to advice from expert scientists and the wishes of the community to reject the mine and protect our Reef from dangerous climate change...

Queensland Government considers Jemena gas pipeline in western Queensland, putting survival of koala at risk WedWednesday 7 updated Yesterday at 9:04pm WedWednesday 7 The pipeline would connect the Glenaras Gas Project to the Queensland Gas Pipeline. ( Print text only Cancel The Queensland government is considering approving a 585-kilometre gas pipeline that could significantly affect some of the state's most vulnerable animals. Key points: The pipeline would run from Aramac to Injune Jemena has applied for a petroleum survey licence, which would allow it entry to 374 properties along the p...

Queensland asked to consult traditional owners, scientists before examining Channel Country fracking plans SatSaturday 6 A bird's eye view of the river systems in the Channel Country. ( Print text only Cancel Traditional owners and environmental groups in Queensland's Channel Country are imploring the State Government to pause consideration of applications for petroleum leases in the region until independent scientific assessments and stakeholder consultation are conducted. Key points: The State Government is considering 11 applications for petroleum leases in Origin Energy's name The leases ...