Western Downs AllianceAbout
This Blog has been started to look at the issues and problems confronting the diverse communities that occupy the Darling Downs with relation to the mining industry. This industry and its associated pollution has the potential to severely damage the long term, and in many cases even the short term viability of these communities.
It is a sad fact that a coalition consiting of the Queensland State Government, The Mining Companies and the Government Departments intends to exploit the gas, oil and coal reserves found in our region regardless of the cost.
However we can stop this from happening, Mining should not be considered on Prime Agricultural land, nor should it be considered in residential, or Rural Residential areas.
Those people who are willing to stand there ground and oppose the Queensland Governments attempt to sell our land out from under us will find that they are not alone. We can stop the miners from destroying our homes, businesses and environment, indeed we must stop them.
Who Wants This In Their Backyard?
I would appreciate any information on the water quality that is a byproduct of Coal Seam Gas extraction and if the mining companies intend to use this water.
If so, how will it be used or disposed of?
Regards,
Susan
Mining rights seem to trump all other rights in australia. Groups could amalgamate and lobby for changes in the legislation that covers mining.
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As a former Darling Downs resident and farmers daughter i have considerable concerns re the short sighted and potentially disastrous nature of this proposition. When you look to the evidence of permanent damage caused in the US farming community and the environmental/health implications we should be very very concerned.
Good luck
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