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Fassifern Guardian August 31, 2011  Fassifern Guardian August 31, 2011  Beaudesert Times August 17, 2011  Beaudesert Times: 10th August 2011  22 June 2011 Andrew Fraser letter of response to Coal Seam Gas petition Click HERE to read the letter. 14 June 2011 Protest Over Coal Seam Gas Projects Gathers Steam By Peter Smith Tamborine Daily Star It was supposed to be a quiet holiday Monday on a sleepy back street of Beaudesert. Helen Street became the focus of community concern over the possible mining activity in the Scenic Rim. The Queensland Party and the Greens joined with a group of concerned citizens to head off any attempts to approve mining in the Scenic Rim........... READ MORE HERE 28 May 2011 Gates shut in the gas lands 28 May, 2011 Greens and farmers fight mining land grab
13 May 2011 Did you know an underground pipeline is planned to go across The Scenic Rim by Metgasco?
This is planned to be a 145km pipeline to go from casino to transport coal seam methane to Ipswich, and it is planned to follow the public road known as the Lions Way. Although this has been chosen to "minimise potential impacts on sensitive ecosystems" - because the Lions Road passes in the middle of the World Heritage-listed Border Ranges National Park, the concern is it will still cause significant environmental impacts anyway as they plan to clear and level a 30m access corridor, dig a trench (approx 2-5m depth), and engineer where the pipe will cross the many exisiting creeks. Matgascos website is: www.unidel.com.au/uploads/47.pdf You can look at the NSW planning application: 5th May 2011 National Trust Submission - NSW Coal and Gas Strategy To all those with concerns about the rapid expansion of coal and seam gas 7th April 2011 Scott Buchholz MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR WRIGHT RE: Carabella Resources Limited- Coal Seam licence at Barney View....click HERE to read the letter
April 2011 The health effects of breathing the air near coal mines By S.Bradbury Air pollution takes different forms. We can't see most of the things floating around in the air, but these things, called particulate matter (PM), can damage our health....read more HERE
24 March 2011 Coal Mining a Remote Chance By Chris Garry
18 March 2011 Coal anger rises in the Scenic Rim By Chris Garry ANTI-COAL anger is rising in the Scenic Rim, with a councillor saying the picturesque region should be mine free. A protest group, Keep theScenic Rim Scenic, is holding a public meeting tonight, where British scientist Dr Dick van Steenis will speak ....... read more http://www.qt.com.au/story/16 March 2011 Council ready for coal exploration fight By Ashlynne McGhee Mining company Carabella Resources Limited has been granted a permit to explore Mount Barney and Maroon. Councillor Cathy Bensted says it is an intrusive process and residents are concerned about environmental impacts to read more ...... http://www.abc.net.au/news/ ARE THEY OUT OF THEIR MINE'D? Carabella Resources Limited’s (www.carabellaresources.com.au/Projects/BarneyViewAndMaroon ) website and shareholders portfolio clearly reveals plans to commence coal exploration in the scenic Mt Barney valley at Barney View in 2011. Local residents and council were caught completely unaware of the impending plans of this profit-driven shareholder company, who’s ultimate aim is to exploit the finite natural resources of The Scenic Rim. The planned coal exploration and coal mine is adjacent to World Heritage-listed Mt Barney National Park, and is a designated “National Landscape” and is called “Australia’s Green Cauldron” (this is a Parks Australia and Tourism Australia project ) http://www.australia.com/campaigns/nationallandscapes/AustraliasGreenCauldron.htm Innes Larkin, owner/operator of Mt Barney Lodge said “Carabella Resources Ltd is planning to explore and potentially mine coal in a region of national significance, it has been listed as the third most biodiverse region in Australia. We intend on sending a clear message to the State Government to protect our shared environmental assets and halt coal exploration immediately”. This impending project brings Queensland’s two most significant industries head to head – coal mining and tourism. The Mt Barney precinct is a thriving tourism destination recognised by Tourism Queensland and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council. It is a region that is only 90 minutes drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, yet retains a sense of wilderness and escape from the urban centres that surround it. This region is also important to Brisbane and Gold Coast residents who have visited it over the years for bushwalking and camping, and have a wealth of collective memories and experiences from the area. The plan for coal mining is in direct conflict with the voiced dreams of The Scenic Rim community, who clearly expressed their vision to council during the recent community consultation process during council amalgamations in 2008. The shared dream is to value and protect the environmental assets, scenic amenity and rural character and lifestyle of The Scenic Rim. The communities wishes are actioned by John Brent, the current Mayor of The Scenic Rim. Mr Brent, has to date (4.3.2011), avoided going on the public record in the last 4 weeks regarding the council position on coal mining in the Mt Barney Valley. This is of great concern, and seems to send the message that no news is bad news. Carabella Recources is just one of the many companies with mining interests in the Scenic Rim. How is The Scenic Rim Regional Council and Mayor going to respond to this and other coal threats in The Scenic Rim? Will an informed community act now together to have their united voice heard AGAINST coal exploration and mining in The Scenic Rim. Take the first step and email "Keep The Scenic Rim Scenic" : keepthescenicrimscenic@gmail.com Look at the next tab in detail "What can I do to help".
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 Interesting links:Have you ever wondered if there is a coal/coal seam gas exploration permit over your property?Click on the link to see the extent of exploration
in The Scenic Rim. For more detail, follow the link below, clicking on
the 'interactive and resource tenure map' option. Build your map, adding
'coal' and 'petroleum' (cgs) application options and zooming to your
property http://www.dme.qld.gov.au/mine |
