Resources & Links

There’s a growing wealth of information and news sources on coal seam gas – both in Australia and overseas. Some of the key resources are listed here. Please note – for detailed info on the local area see our research on CSG Risks and CSG In The Illawarra

  • Lock The Gate
    A national alliance of 90 community, industry and environmental groups fighting CSG.
  • Coal Seam Gas: By The Numbers
    An in-depth, interactive resource from the ABC.
  • CoalSeamGasNews.org
    Provides quick access to Coal Seam Gas mining news, research, forums and more.
  • STOP Pilliga Coal Seam Gas
    The Pilliga Forest is a truly iconic and precious place.
  • VIDEO: ABC Four Corners
    Investigative documentary on coal seam gas mining and the cost to farmers and the environment.
  • VIDEO: Ch9 60 Minutes – Undermined
    “It’s happening in our backyard. And it’s our laws and our politicians who are letting it happen.”
  • NSW Office of Environment Final Determination
    “Significant environmental impacts on hydrological and ecological functions of Coastal Upland Swamp may occur if toxic injection fluids or saline/alkaline coal seam water find their way into the swamps and associated streams.” (see point 19)
  • Gasland Australia
    See the trailer for the Oscar nominated documentary by Josh Fox.
  • Industry response to Gasland
    The oil and gas industry’s response to Gasland – ‘Gasland debunked’.
  • Gasland creator’s response to industry
    Josh Fox responds in detail to the claims from the gas industry (PDF Document).