Dead whale stirs concerns over seismic activity
The Central Coast Dolphin Project has renewed its opposition to any further seismic testing off the coastline after a 4.5m dead adult whale washed ashore at North Entrance last week….
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Senate Inquiry into Seismic Testing to sit at Terrigal
The Senate Inquiry into Seismic Testing to sit at Terrigal on March 17, with Inquiry Chair, Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, set to address a community meeting at Umina the night before….
Seismic testing causes concern
Only a month before the Senate Inquiry into seismic testing to be held on the Central Coast, more concerns have been raised about Centennial Coal’s testing in the waters of…
Stop seismic testing program in Lake Macquarie
The following is an open letter to Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt Kean. Minister Kean, I implore you to use all the powers of your office to end Centennial…
Community rallies against coal mine’s seismic mapping of Lake Macquarie
[Gwandalan] Environmental Group, Save Our Coast (SOC), has just had a “win” to stop 3D seismic testing in ocean waters off the Central Coast, but is now facing another challenge…
3D seismic testing cancelled
Community group Save Our Coast (SOC) has claimed a major win for the local community with the recent announcement that Advent Energy has withdrawn its application to conduct 3D seismic…
Senate attempt to ensure genuine community consultation on seismic testing fails
NSW Greens’ Senator Mehreen Faruqi has accused the major parties of betraying the Central Coast by voting down a Greens’ motion calling for “genuine community consultation” on Asset Energy’s plan…
New seismic testing film to be screened at Everglades
Southfish, a new short film about ocean seismic testing, will be shown at session held by Save Our Coast at Everglades Country club on November 6 at 6.30pm. Produced by…
Senate Inquiry into seismic testing may end the practice
Community group Save Our Coast (Stop Seismic Testing), based in Newcastle, is “cautiously optimistic” that the Senate Inquiry into seismic testing will put an end to the practice off Central…
Petition circulated to stop seismic testing
A petition to stop three dimensional seismic testing for oil and gas off the Central Coast was presented to members of the public at the recent Woytopia festival at the…
Petroleum Exploration Permit Allows Seismic Testing Off Coast
Three-dimensional (3D) seismic testing for natural gas deposits within a 500 square kilometre area off the Central Coast is likely to occur in 2020, and a $15m gas exploration well…
Minister asked to carefully consider the consequences of seismic testing
The Disabled Surfers Association of Australia has called upon Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg, to carefully consider the consequences of supporting any further seismic testing or…
Seismic testing is unconscionable
Local campaigner, Mr Gary Blashke, has partnered with Stop Seismic Testing Newcastle, to raise awareness of plans for seismic testing for oil or gas off the Central Coast. PEP 11…
Seismic testing should be stopped until lax regulations are addressed
[Central Coast] The NSW Parliament has called on the Federal Government to suspend Asset Energy’s licence for any further offshore petroleum activity in the waters off the Central Coast until…
Why are there no outcries about seismic testing?
[Forum] Weeks of walking the walk and doing the talk from Budgewoi to Davistown, left me wondering why Central Coast residents knew nothing of the Seismic testing for Oil/Gas off…
Seismic testing could change our way of life
Seismic testing for Gas/Oil commenced on the weekend of Saturday, April 14. This could be a good time to reflect on your good times on the beaches of the Central…
Council resolves to call for an urgent halt to seismic blasting
Representations will be made by Central Coast Council to the Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy, Mr Josh Frydenberg, about the permission granted to Asset Energy to conduct underwater…
Clr Best calls for an urgent halt to seismic testing
Clr Greg Best will call for Central Coast Council to seek an urgent halt to seismic testing off the coast. Clr Best said he will move that Council notes with…
Resources and Energy Minister opposes seismic testing
The question on notice from NSW Greens MP, Justin Field, in State Parliament, on February 15, led Resources and Energy Minister, Mr Don Harwin, to reveal that the NSW Government…
Mehan on key sites and seismic blasts
In the second part of his Video News interview, Mr David Mehan, Member for The Entrance, argues that big developers and big buildings are not the necessary ingredients for bringing…