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Rachael Ward

DARK SECRETS: Scientific probe into controversial gas projects | Rare Historical Photos

Gas fracking in the Northern Territory has long been the subject of protest. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has ordered an independent scientific probe into controversial gas fracking in the Northern Territory.

Gas exploration and appraisal is already underway in the Beetaloo Basin, about 500 kilometres south of Darwin, which conservationists and traditional owners fear may impact or contaminate local water supplies.

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