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Farmers fight new coal mines to protect the Great Artesian Basin


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Annette and Bruce Currie are a farming couple in Central Queensland who found that their farm water is threatened by multiple proposed coal mines. Their lives were turned upside down when they took on the proposed Alpha and Kevin’s Corner coal mines in court. Annette describes her family’s deep connection to their farm "Speculation" and the stressful impact of the court cases on family life. Bruce talks about why the mines must be stopped and calls for support. Michael Kane from Farmers for Climate Action gives some political analysis about how the LNP, Nationals and ALP must step up to protect farm water and climate.Earth Matters #1152 was produced by Bec HorridgeLinks:AIATIS  Map of Indigenous  AustraliaWangan & Jagalingou Family CouncilFarmers for Climate Action website:Farmers for Climate Action facebook:350.org  Central Queensland facebook exists to create hope, provide tools, inspire action and grow the movement for climate justice.It’s part of a 350.org international  and  national networkAlpha mine case backgroundThis case was a landmark challenge by local graziers and conservation groups against a large coal mine proposed to be constructed in the Galilee Basin of central Queensland. There are maps and a lots of information here:Kevin’s Corner  Mine case backgroundThe Kevin’s Corner Coal Mine is one of the mega-mines proposed to be developed in the Galilee Basin of central Queensland.It is being developed in parallel with the adjacent Alpha Coal Mine.  Both mines are proposed by  joint venture of GVK, an Indian company, and subsidiaries Hancock Prospecting, an Australian company. Find the case background  maps and information here: Kevins Corner and Apha  mines owned by Hancock GVK  website:              News stories : Queensland grazier loses battle with coal mega-mineQueensland court rejects Alpha Coal Project
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