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Pastoralists and traditional owners in fear of fracking

Traditional owners and Rallen Australia, which owns cattle stations in the Beetaloo, are worried a mining company is breaching its own environmental plan.

AAP · May 22, 2023

Fyles accosted by anti-fracking protesters while competing in West Macs Monster

Police were called after dozens of protesters stormed the finish line in protest of the NT government's green-lighting of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Climate Change Minister says jurisdictions outside NT will help offset Beetaloo gas fracking emissions

The federal Climate Change Minister indicates other states and territories may be called upon to help the government meet Recommendation 9.8 of the NT's Pepper Inquiry, ensuring no net increase in carbon emissions.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

9 times flip-flopping Rishi Sunak broke his promises - from NHS waiting lists to taxes

The PM has become notorious for chucking promises made to voters as he has whacked up taxes, failed to cut record hospital waiting lists and ditched a Brexit pledge to scrap EU laws

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

Tamboran Resources welcomes Beetaloo Basin fracking approval, as Northern Territory locals raise concerns over groundwater use

A US gas company with the biggest stake in the Beetaloo Basin has welcomed the approval of a full-scale fracking industry, while some locals say they are "devastated".

ABC News · May 5, 2023

NT government accused of failing to address climate risks before approving Beetaloo Basin gas project

Letter from panel member of fracking inquiry says key recommendations have not been fully implemented

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023

Fracking regulator disputes NT government's claim it met all Pepper Inquiry promises

The independent regulator has disputed the NT government's claim that is met all the conditions to allow fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

The NT government has green-lit fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. What does it mean?

The Northern Territory government says fracking can begin in the Beetaloo Basin, opening up the region to the gas industry and increasing Australia's future greenhouse gas emissions profile.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

NT gives green light to Beetaloo basin fracking

The Northern Territory government says it has strengthened environmental protections, allowing for the start of fracking projects in the region.

The New Daily · May 3, 2023

Northern Territory clears way for fracking to begin in Beetaloo Basin

Environmental groups and scientists say move will have an unacceptable impact on the climate and have called for ban

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023