Hunter Nanna, Lynn, visited Wangan and Jagalingou country, northwest of Clermont in central-western Queensland. Here’s her report:
Tag Archives: Coal
Write submission to oppose more coal
It’s quick and easy to write a submission objecting to Hunter Valley Operations coal mine as there is so much evidence against it.
Nanna News 20 July 2026
Nannas learn a lot at HVO coal expansion public hearing, meet Chris Bowen and drink beer on the Inner West Ale Trail to push for a 25% tax on gas exports.
Nanna News 25 May 2026
Aussie participants in Sumud Flotilla welcomed home, rallies, markets and a court case kept Nannas busy, being informed about coal-mine blasting and informing others about coal expansions.
Nanna News 11 May 2026
Last week Nannas celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, we welcomed back pollies, presented at a parliamentary inquiry and more.
Coal Update
Nannas, Rising Tide and other Sydney folk joined a rally by Hunter Renewal outside NSW parliament on 17 March. Two government announcements on coal mining in NSW had us reaching for our de-stress knitting.
Nannas learn the importance of swamps
Sydney Knitting Nannas ventured into the wild, visiting a pristine swamp in the Royal National Park on Sunday 1 March, Clean Up Australia Day.
Centennial Coal & Sydney Water
Did you know that if you walk into a Sydney Catchment Special Area you could be fined up to $44,000? So why are coal mines allowed to pump their “treated” wastewater into rivers that flow directly into Sydney Catchment dams?
Yancoal’s Moolarben OC3 coal expansion Updated
Sydney Knitting Nannas are gearing up to support the Mudgee District Environment Group in the battle to stop the expansion of the Moolarben coal mine at Wollar. We’ll be writing submissions and attending the Independent Planning Commission hearing in Mudgee. We want you with us.
Action of the Week 15 Dec 2025
We’ve come to expect scandals in the banking sector – a Royal Commission seven years ago confirmed our worst fears, and the stories of misconduct and corruption keep on coming.