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Burke gives green light for additional 900 ship movements through the Great Barrier Reef
The Federal government’s approval of the Embley bauxite mine and port project in western Cape York will mean up to 900 additional ship movements through the Great Barrier Reef, increasing the risk of accidents and spills.
Balaclava Island coal terminal dropped, now governments should legislate against future development
The Australian Marine Conservation Society has welcomed the announcement that Glencore Xstrata has dumped plans to build a coal export terminal at Balaclava Island, citing poor coal market conditions and excess port capacity in Queensland.
92% of Australians concerned about dangers of shipping through the Reef
A new round of print advertisements will be published up and down the Queensland coast to raise awareness of the growing threat of industrial shipping along the Reef’s coast.
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