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- February GRIP Community Update (66kb pdf file)
There is great concern and anxiety in the community regarding non-disclosure of information surrounding Gloucester Resources Limiteds (GRL) actions and its long term intentions. - GRIP Media Release 12 06 10 (100kb pdf file)
GLOUCESTER Residents in Partnership call on the LABOR Government of Premier Kristina Keneally to SUSPEND all new open cut coal mine developments in order to safeguard community health until the following serious concerns are satisfactorily resolved. - GRIP Press Release - Gloucester Under Siege (296kb pdf file)
Beautiful Gloucester under siege by rapacious mining interests. - GRIP Press Release - Petition Tabled in NSW Parliament (111kb pdf file)
George Souris stands with Gloucester residents to stop coal exploration licenses and any future coal mining around the town - GRIP Press Release - Rally a huge success (449kb pdf file)
On Monday 9th February more than 850 people gathered in the Gloucester Recreation Centre to express concern about coal exploration on Gloucesters doorstep. This was one of the largest community gatherings Gloucester has ever seen. The crowd unanimously endorsed Gloucester Councils position that three coal exploration licences held by Gloucester Resources Limited (GRL) not be renewed so that no coal mining can ever occur in those areas. - Invitation to Rally on February 9 (119kb pdf file)
Invitation to this important rally to allow the community to express its concern. - March GRIP Community Update (84kb pdf file)
GRIP AGM. All postions on the Executive will be vacant. No nominations will be received from the floor, please use the form attached.
- February GRIP Community Update (66kb pdf file)
- Newsletters
- April 2012 Newsletter (113kb pdf file)
- GRIP July 2012 Update (99kb pdf file)
July 2012 Newsletter - GRIP Newsletter April 2009 (104kb pdf file)
Monthly Newsletter from GRIP - GRIP Newsletter April 2010 (105kb pdf file)
Monthly Newsletter from GRIP - GRIP Newsletter August 2009 (63kb pdf file)
Monthly Newsletter from GRIP - GRIP Newsletter February 2010 (160kb pdf file)
Monthly newsletter from GRIP - GRIP Newsletter June 2009 (336kb pdf file)
Monthly Newsletter from GRIP - GRIP Newsletter May 2009 (535kb pdf file)
Monthly Newsletter from GRIP - GRIP Newsletter November 2009 (261kb pdf file)
Monthly Newsletter from GRIP - GRIP Newsletter November 2009 Update (146kb pdf file)
Monthly Newsletter from GRIP - Grip Christmas Newsletter - December 2010 (1.08MB pdf file)
Throughout this year the GRIP committee has worked tirelessly to stop Gloucester Resources Limited from mining in the Gloucester Valley. Thank you to, Rod and Robin Besier, Norm and Andrea Sage, Murray Pakes, Ed (and Tina) Robinson, Melissa Seale and Michael Bowman for their wonderful commitment and never ending support of our goal. - Grip Newsletter - August 2010 (643kb pdf file)
GRIP is coming under increasing pressure to cease its opposition to the expansion of mining around Gloucester. - Grip Newsletter - January 2011 (391kb pdf file)
NSW Farmers Association Public Forum in Gloucester on the 17th February - details opposite. Below are listed several events which we encourage you to attend. You can also join the new National Alliance, Lock The Gate. GRIP is a member and individuals are also encouraged to join. Visit the Lock The Gate website at www.lockthegate.org.au This organisation is a very powerful force to present our views on coal and coal seam gas mining in Australia. - Grip Newsletter - June 2010 (62kb pdf file)
This newsletter contains the latest information from the Community Consultative Committee meeting of 25th May. There is other information to hand which should be of interest to all Gloucester residents. - Grip Newsletter - October/November 2010 (354kb pdf file)
Thank you for the wonderful response to our meeting. 60 people attended and 23 apologised. The call to help with our new campaign saw 28 people put up their hands. Thank you - Grip Newsletter October 2009 (236kb pdf file)
Monthly Newsletter from GRIP
- April 2012 Newsletter (113kb pdf file)
- Background Information
- ADJOURNMENT Paterson Electorate: Coal Exploration (32kb pdf file)
Mr BALDWIN (Paterson) (7:49 PM) - I rise today to speak of a matter which is of grave concern to thousands of constituents in the Paterson electorate: three coal exploration licences held by Gloucester Resources Ltd. The Gloucester community and the local council are vehemently seeking that these licences not be renewed. - Charter of the Gloucester Exploration Project Community Consultative Committee (2.69MB pdf file)
Gloucester Resources Limited holds coal Exploration Licence Nos 6523, 6524 and 6563 (EL6523, EL6524 and EL6563) over the Gloucester exploration area, south and south west of Gloucester. The exploration areas embrace an area of about 112 square kilometres. The Gloucester Exploration Project Community Consultative Committee is established under the auspice of the designated authority, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Mineral Resources. - Diagram of EL 6523 (347kb pdf file)
Diagram of Exploration Licence No. 6523. - Diagram of EL 6524 (197kb pdf file)
Diagram of Exploration Licence No. 6524. - Diagram of EL 6563 (574kb pdf file)
Diagram of Exploration Licence No. 6563. - EDO Workshop Flyer (894kb pdf file)
Learn about mining approvals, leases, access agreements, landholder rights, restrictions, development consent, Part 3A. - EL 6523 Renewal (754kb pdf file)
Instrument of Renewal of Exploration Licence 6523 Held by Gloucester Resources Limited - EL 6524 Renewal (757kb pdf file)
Instrument of Renewal of Exploration Licence 6524 Held by Gloucester Resources Limited. - EL 6563 Renewal (763kb pdf file)
Instrument of Renewal of Exploration Licence 6563 Held by Gloucester Resources Limited. - GRIP Application Form (78kb pdf file)
To apply to become a member of GRIP download and print this form and send to the address indicated. - Lung Cancer Mortality Is Elevated in Coal Mining Areas of Appalachia (112kb pdf file)
Abstract: Previous research has documented increased lung cancer incidence and mortality in Appalachia. The current study tests whether residence in coal mining areas of Appalachia is a contributing factor. - MINING & Gas affect on Farmers (596kb pdf file)
NSW Farmers Association document - August 2010 - Problems with Duralie Extension (150kb pdf file)
Duralie Coal are seeking approval for an extension of the existing pit with two additional open cut pits (Weismantel & Clareval) to the northwest of the main pit area. There are problems and concerns regarding this proposal. - The NSW Liberals & Nationals Strategic Regional Land Use Policy (198kb pdf file)
NSW Liberals & Nationals Strategic Regional Land Use Triple bottom line assessment to protect our regions - WVU Study Links Chronic Illness to Coal-Mining Pollution (335kb pdf file)
Pollution from coal mining may have a negative impact on public health in mining communities, according to data analyzed in a West Virginia University research study.
- ADJOURNMENT Paterson Electorate: Coal Exploration (32kb pdf file)
- Flyers
- Coal and Coal Seam Gas Rally in Sydney - 20 March 2011 (116kb pdf file)
- GRIP Community Meeting June 27th 2012 (29kb ocx file)
- Lock The Gate Experts Forum - 9 March 2011 (187kb pdf file)
- Mystery Bus Tour (28kb doc file)
Invitation and Menu
- Coal and Coal Seam Gas Rally in Sydney - 20 March 2011 (116kb pdf file)
- Audio
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Gloucester farmers unhappy with CSG plans - Graeme Healy talks to ABC Rural
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Gloucester farmers unhappy with CSG plans by AGL to sink 110 wells in the region and met with the company last night from which media were banned. - Jill Emberson interviews Member for Upper Hunter, Mr George Souris about NSW Liberals & Nationals Strategic Regional Land Use Policy (click the button to play or download 1.89MB mp3 file)
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Gloucester farmers unhappy with CSG plans - Graeme Healy talks to ABC Rural
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- Publicity
- How Close is Too Close Brochure (165kb pdf file)
Printable A4 bifold information brochure - Stringfonia - a musical celebration of Gloucester (111kb pdf file)
An evening of violin, viola and cello, presented by Stringfonia (directed by Juen VanHand). These dedicated musicians (over 30 members) come from many local areas. Some from as far as Port Macquarie, Forster, Taree and of course Gloucester.
- How Close is Too Close Brochure (165kb pdf file)
- Letter Templates
- Letter to the Hon. Mr. Chris Hartcher, MP (16kb ocx file)
Please write urgently objecting to the renewal of the licences. GRIP has made available a form letter which you can print out and send by email or post. If you wish to write a personal one to Mr Hartcher, there are some points in the form letter which you can use.
- Letter to the Hon. Mr. Chris Hartcher, MP (16kb ocx file)
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