Media Releases
Decision not to fund Urannah Dam welcomed
October 25, 2022
Media Release 25 October 2022 Mackay Conservation Group has welcomed the federal government’s reversal of a previous commitment to provide $483 million of taxpayer’s funds to subsidise construction of Urannah Dam in tonight’s budget.
Read More 1 Reaction SharePioneer Pumped Hydro Scheme a Concern
September 28, 2022
Mackay Conservation Group (MCG) has labeled the Palaszczuk Government’s announcement today of a pumped hydro scheme in the Pioneer Valley as a concern for the local environment. MCG Coordinator, Peter McCallum said, "All of...
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September 28, 2022
Media Release 27 September 2022 The proposed Urannah Dam west of Mackay will return as little as 26 cents for every dollar it costs, prompting Mackay Conservation Group to write this week to the...
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Media Release: Vulcan South Coal Mine a Threat to Endangered Species
July 20, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE 20 July 2022 Vulcan South Coal Mine a Threat to Endangered Species Mackay Conservation Group (MCG) is keeping a keen focus on our backyard in the wake of the release of the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMedia Release: New coal mines make no sense
July 12, 2022
11 July 2022 New research shows there are 27 new coal mining projects currently awaiting approval decisions by the Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek, as reported in The Guardian yesterday. The research estimates that...
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