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Battle lines drawn in final coal mine fight

Miners and activists have faced off at a hearing to determine whether a planned expansion of New Acland's Darling Downs...

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04th April 2017 5:04 AM

Toowoomba coal miner and CFMEU official Michael Hartin lobbying for the expansion of New Acland's Darling Downs mine with his three children Amelia, 15, Curtis, 13 and Oliver, 10

Oakey fights back: Residents will be town proud at rally

IN THE words of American metal band Twisted Sister, Oakey residents aren't "going to take it anymore."

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15th Oct. 2016 4:10 PM

Craig Commens believes Oakey is a great place to live contrary to recent reports.

Is RAAF Base Amberley contaminated?

You’ll have to wait until 2017 to find out, says Defence

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05th Sept. 2016 3:09 PM

Firefighting drills may have contaminated RAAF Base Amberley and surrounding areas.

Contamination fears extend over Oakey township

THERE are fears the chemical groundwater contamination in Oakey could have a worse impact than previously thought.

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23rd May 2016 6:05 AM

The contamination stems from the use of fire-fighting foams at the Oakey Army Aviation Centre.

Contaminated water in Oakey brings women to tears

TWO Oakey women broke down in tears as they testified about the impact of groundwater contamination on their lives at a...

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10th March 2016 6:03 AM

Testifying are Robyn Wilkins (right) and Jennifer Spencer who made emotional submissions to the Senate committee.

OPINION: Delay left Howard up Sh*t Creek

IF WATER contaminated with faeces was flowing anywhere near my house I would want to know about it immediately.

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19th Feb. 2016 5:02 AM