Despite being confronted with the full force and influence of Woodside and its bedfellows, dissenting communities are fighting might with right. Woodside Vs The Goodside
Let's Go! Mercy Poll | Shell Let's Go!
Let's Go! Mercy Poll | Shell Let's Go!:
*While we at Shell are grateful the US Government will tolerate the necessary disruption of the marine ecosystem in the pursuit of vital resources, we also recognize that many of our customers experience knee-jerk reactions to the news that so many mammals will be affected. It is to address these concerns that we at Shell are launching the Let's Go! Mercy Poll. This poll allows you—the public—to openly and democratically determine which Arctic mammal could have its Level B Harassment "take" reduced by half during Shell's upcoming Arctic drilling activities. (Such harassment is defined as the disturbance of animals' feeding, breeding, nursing, migration, shelter, and breathing activities.)
YES, THIS ABOVE LINK IS FOR REAL AND WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE PLEASE THAT THIS COMPANY NOW HAS A BIGGER STAKE IN THE BROWSE. CORPORATE GREED IS GREED NO MATTER THE BRAND NAME.
*While we at Shell are grateful the US Government will tolerate the necessary disruption of the marine ecosystem in the pursuit of vital resources, we also recognize that many of our customers experience knee-jerk reactions to the news that so many mammals will be affected. It is to address these concerns that we at Shell are launching the Let's Go! Mercy Poll. This poll allows you—the public—to openly and democratically determine which Arctic mammal could have its Level B Harassment "take" reduced by half during Shell's upcoming Arctic drilling activities. (Such harassment is defined as the disturbance of animals' feeding, breeding, nursing, migration, shelter, and breathing activities.)
YES, THIS ABOVE LINK IS FOR REAL AND WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE PLEASE THAT THIS COMPANY NOW HAS A BIGGER STAKE IN THE BROWSE. CORPORATE GREED IS GREED NO MATTER THE BRAND NAME.
Economic, social and environmental uncertainties just keep on growing
7.30 - ABC: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcast: 27/08/2012
Reporter: Bronwyn Herbert
The proposed gas processing plant at James Price Point near Broome in Western Australia is facing growing uncertainty on economic, social and environmental fronts.
Broadcast: 27/08/2012
Reporter: Bronwyn Herbert
The proposed gas processing plant at James Price Point near Broome in Western Australia is facing growing uncertainty on economic, social and environmental fronts.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Saving the Kimberley's dinosaur treasures | Rachel Siewert
Saving the Kimberley's dinosaur treasures | Rachel Siewert: Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert speaks about the 130 million year old dinosaur prints that are being threatened by the development of an LNG hub at James Price Point.
Some of the largest dinosaurs to have walked the earth are responsible for these prints. The significance of this area is still being discovered, as shown by results released in Broome over the weekend.
Some of the largest dinosaurs to have walked the earth are responsible for these prints. The significance of this area is still being discovered, as shown by results released in Broome over the weekend.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Woodside's convoy of drilling equipment enter illegal compound , after traditional owners are moved on by police.
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| photograph attached : Willy Watson in Woodside compound. Photograph by Damian Kelly |
Earlier today Goolarabooloo traditional owners were given move-on notices after occupying the access track to the compound for over 24 hours. Other
Goolarabooloo members have since re-entered the site via helicopter to monitor Woodside's works and recommence their cultural practices on their Songcycle path.
Police have reopened Manari Rd, after two protestors locked onto a cement filled barrel were removed from the road earlier this morning.
Yesterday Goolarabooloo Senior Law Boss Joseph Roe was prevented from travelling along Manari Rd by police, as he attempted to go to the drill site.
Woodside are planning to extract 35 million litres of water from the Broome Aquifer over 7 days, for testing. The Broome community relies on this aquifer for their domestic and commercial water use.
Phillip Roe says “Woodside's works are illegal, they have tried to compulsorily aquire this land because we did not give them permission, and we will keep challenging this destruction and Colin Barnett who wants to industrialise the Kimberley.”
Spokesperson Errol Roe: 0437810779
Rockons hold the line at James Price Point, keeping Woodside out of Country for 15 days
I'm sure you all already know about the heroic acts that are happening as I write as people work to stop Woodslide's drilling equipment reaching their compound up Manari Road.Campaign members managed to provide enough discouragement for 2 weeks so the Darkside didn't even try to move the trucks out of the yard. However, this Wednesday morning an attempt was made to get a large convoy, which includes the drill rig that will extract 35 million litres of water from our aquifer, up Manari Road. A series of lock ons, pole sits and tree sits stopped that plan very successfully, and the convoy is currently parked on Manari Road. For pics of the brave stuff people have done, check out our Facebook site.
This morning there are still several impediments on the road - and, if the Police remove them, Woodside faces the Goolarabooloo family going about their lawful cultural activities on the side track off Manari road that leads into the compound!
There's been some criticism in the press about the impact of this action on the tourism industry - needless to say, not all of it accurate. For example, it was the police who closed the Cape Leveque road, not us. Following is the press release we're sending out this morning to counter that criticism:
Media Release: Gas hub would destroy Broome tourism
BCNGC is asking why the WA Police and Woodside have attempted to take machinery to James Price Point at the height of the tourist season when they know that protests are continuing against the proposed gas hub.
“The WA Police and Woodside are well aware that this is the height of the tourist season and that the opposition to the gas hub is strong and continuing, it makes you think that the Police and Woodside have done this deliberately to cause angst in the community,” BCNGC spokesperson Nik Wevers said.
“The protests against the state government and Woodside’s gas hub have so far stopped a drill rig from going to James Price Point and unfortunately has caused some minor disruption to tourists but this is nothing compared to the industrialization of this area would do to the biggest industry in Broome,” said Ms Wevers.
A report by the Curtin University Centre for Sustainable Tourism (report available on request) highlighted the serious threat to tourism from oil and gas. The Recent EPA report said the impacts of dredging could extend as far as Gantheaume Point which means that Cable Beach would be under threat.
“If the gas hub goes ahead it will wreck tourism in Broome and damage the Kimberley brand. Tourists come here to see unspoilt beauty and industrialisation will tarnish this world class destination.” “The only way to guarantee a future for the tourism industry here is to make sure this gas hub goes elsewhere, there are alternatives that are cheaper and less environmentally damaging,” said Ms Wevers.
A huge and very sincere thanks to all of you have contributed to this action - in whatever role. We are a great team and we are winning! Even the Premier was heard to mutter something which indicated that he might be prepared to countenance an alternative site.
On a different campaign front - don't forget that this Saturday night is the LAUNCH of the findings of the dinosaur studies at JPP: 6pm at Notre Dame. We hope to see a big crowd there to hear the myriad of wonderful things researchers have found. If you volunteered to bake a cake or help with serving etc. THANK YOU!
Stay strong and supporting the Campaign in whatever way you can!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
New wave of arrests as James Price Point protests continue - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
New wave of arrests as James Price Point protests continue - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation:
The number of the latest round of arrests is climbing towards ten as protesters continue attempts to block Woodside vehicles from accessing the proposed site of there controversial gas facility north of Broome.
The number of the latest round of arrests is climbing towards ten as protesters continue attempts to block Woodside vehicles from accessing the proposed site of there controversial gas facility north of Broome.
Browse gas hub blockade continues
Browse gas hub blockade continues:
Protesters against Woodside's Browse gas hub project in Western Australia's Kimberley have dug in for a second day of blockading the company's equipment convoy.
The activists, including environmentalists and traditional owners, blocked Manari Road leading to James Price Point on Wednesday, causing several Woodside vehicles to be turned back to Broome.
Police subsequently arrested three men and four women after they failed to comply with move-on notices.
On Thursday, The Wilderness Society said eight Goolarabooloo people continued to block the road after setting up camp on Wednesday.
They were being supported by four community members who were blocking the road by attaching themselves to trees, eight metre-high poles and barrels filled with concrete.
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| Freya and her support crew, at the mono pole last night, sending a powerful message to Woodside and the State Government that Enough is Enough |
The activists, including environmentalists and traditional owners, blocked Manari Road leading to James Price Point on Wednesday, causing several Woodside vehicles to be turned back to Broome.
Police subsequently arrested three men and four women after they failed to comply with move-on notices.
On Thursday, The Wilderness Society said eight Goolarabooloo people continued to block the road after setting up camp on Wednesday.
They were being supported by four community members who were blocking the road by attaching themselves to trees, eight metre-high poles and barrels filled with concrete.
Woodside: Whales Do Not Breed In These Waters. Memo To Calving Whales: You Are Not Here. | The Global Mail
Woodside: Whales Do Not Breed In These Waters. Memo To Calving Whales: You Are Not Here. | The Global Mail:
This whale is part of the biggest migration of humpbacks on the planet, in which thousands of animals head north from the Antarctic and up the West Australian coast to breed, before heading south again to feed during the southern summer.
This whale is part of the biggest migration of humpbacks on the planet, in which thousands of animals head north from the Antarctic and up the West Australian coast to breed, before heading south again to feed during the southern summer.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Woodside Locked Out Country for 13 days now.
Woodside Convoy remains locked out of Country.
Only trucks and drivers - no Police.
Tegan still in tree-sit in front of convoy.
Barrel lock-on has a marquee over it and 3 Police working on the barrel to release Mathew.
Brendy roped to Gus on tree-sit near Barred Creek turnoff and Freya still on double mono poles just north of Quondong turnoff. No Police there. Goolarabooloo still at entrance of Woodside's compound.
The seven people arrested today and numerous move on notices issued. All arrested refuse bail conditions but a JP signed their bail conditions on their behalf. They are not to go within 40 kms of James Price Point and can not protest for 30 days.
Only trucks and drivers - no Police.
Tegan still in tree-sit in front of convoy.
Barrel lock-on has a marquee over it and 3 Police working on the barrel to release Mathew.
Brendy roped to Gus on tree-sit near Barred Creek turnoff and Freya still on double mono poles just north of Quondong turnoff. No Police there. Goolarabooloo still at entrance of Woodside's compound.
The seven people arrested today and numerous move on notices issued. All arrested refuse bail conditions but a JP signed their bail conditions on their behalf. They are not to go within 40 kms of James Price Point and can not protest for 30 days.
James Price better option than Pilbara for gas hub | Herald Sun
James Price better option than Pilbara for gas hub | Herald Sun: "There won't just be one LNG (liquefied natural gas) project. There will probably be two or three eventually, and what James Price Point does is ensure that they are all on one site, not spread around the Kimberley.
Traditional Owners block access to Woodside's compound at James Price Point
After this morning’s 8 arrests and 8 move on notices on Manari Rd near Broome, more community members have held up Woodside’s convoy of machinery or are blocking the road to prevent drilling for the proposed Browse Gas precinct at james Price Point.
Goolarabooloo men and women have set up camp, blocking the road into Woodside’s compound. The group have lit a fire and are carving traditional implements such as clapping sticks.
Goolarabooloo man Errol Roe said “On Tuesday we spoke to the police department, basically outlining the fact that all of the works going on are illegal in regards to this. Today is another step backwards for Woodside and the State Government in terms of their illegal destruction of our country. We, the Goolarabooloo and the Broome Community are making a statement to the global community about what is happening out here - and how it must stop.”
A young woman – Tegan Mossop - had secured herself onto the top of a tree on the side of Manari Rd, and has since been removed
South along Manari Rd, another man is secured to the top of a tree, which is attached to a barrel that two men are locked onto.
They are positioned in such a way to block vehicular access. Currently there are 11 police vehicles monitoring the situation.
Premier says piping Browse gas south not viable - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Premier says piping Browse gas south not viable - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): Premier says piping Browse gas south not viable
Anti-gas hub protesters Photo: There have been numerous protests against the proposed gas hub.
The Premier Colin Barnett says piping gas from the Browse Basin to the Pilbara rather than the Kimberley would result in lengthy delays.
Barnett also said “If the project proponents, including joint venture partners BHP Billiton and Chevron, elected instead to pipe the gas to the Karratha plant, Mr Barnett would not prevent them.
"I won't stand in the way bluntly now, but I will as premier do all that I can to make sure it happens at James Price Point.”
Anti-gas hub protesters Photo: There have been numerous protests against the proposed gas hub.
The Premier Colin Barnett says piping gas from the Browse Basin to the Pilbara rather than the Kimberley would result in lengthy delays.
Barnett also said “If the project proponents, including joint venture partners BHP Billiton and Chevron, elected instead to pipe the gas to the Karratha plant, Mr Barnett would not prevent them.
"I won't stand in the way bluntly now, but I will as premier do all that I can to make sure it happens at James Price Point.”
Gas hub protesters locked to each other on road - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Gas hub protesters locked to each other on road - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation:
Police and gas hub protesters in the Kimberley have come head to head on the road to James Price Point, north of Broome, as a convoy of Woodside vehicles approaches.
Up to 30 police, including 4 mounted officers, are at the site.
Five protesters have locked themselves onto each other in the middle of the road.
Police and gas hub protesters in the Kimberley have come head to head on the road to James Price Point, north of Broome, as a convoy of Woodside vehicles approaches.
Five protesters have locked themselves onto each other in the middle of the road.
POLICE ISSUE MOVE ON NOTICES AS GOOLARABOOLOO AND BROOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS BLOCK ROAD
BROOME COMMUNITY NO GAS CAMPAIGNMEDIA RELEASE : 15TH August 2012
At least 40 Broome community members including Goolarabooloo traditional owners have converged on the corner of Manari Rd near Broome. Many community members have been issued with move on notices
Speaking from the Manari Rd Corner, Goolarabooloo man Errol Roe said “On Tuesday we spoke to the police department, basically outlining the fact that all of the works going on are illegal in regards to this.
Today is another step backwards for Woodside and the State Government in terms of their illegal destruction of our country. We, the Goolarabooloo and the Broome Community are
making a statement to the global community about what is happening out here - and how it must stop.”
Spokeperson: Goolarabooloo member Errol Roe 0415894353
For updates, photos and further information please contact Bernadette Trench-Thiedeman on : 0401476839
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
John Butler performs for the crew of the Steve Irwin
Published on Aug 13, 2012 by seashepherd
Australian musician John Butler joined the crew of the Steve Irwin on day 4 of Operation Kimberley Miinimbi, and thanked Sea Shepherd for their efforts in protecting the whales of the Kimberley by performing his song, 'Kimberley'.
The crew were honoured to be able to host John on board and to be able to show him what we all stand to lose if the Woodside gas hub development goes ahead.
Australian musician John Butler joined the crew of the Steve Irwin on day 4 of Operation Kimberley Miinimbi, and thanked Sea Shepherd for their efforts in protecting the whales of the Kimberley by performing his song, 'Kimberley'.
The crew were honoured to be able to host John on board and to be able to show him what we all stand to lose if the Woodside gas hub development goes ahead.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Warning on unhappy outcome for Browse - The West Australian
Warning on unhappy outcome for Browse - The West Australian:
Premier Colin Barnett's insistence that Woodside and its joint venture partners develop their Browse Basin gas at James Price Point will likely lead to a bad economic outcome, according to a landmark paper.
Project Western Australia: A growth and productivity agenda for the next State Government, to be launched today, was written by former Institute of Public Affairs executive director and Federal MP John Hyde and policy adviser Andrew Pickford.
Premier Colin Barnett's insistence that Woodside and its joint venture partners develop their Browse Basin gas at James Price Point will likely lead to a bad economic outcome, according to a landmark paper.
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| Precise location for Woodside's proposed world's largest LNG refineries (Walmadan) |
The Pelican Corroboree at Walmadan (James Price Point)
This was a welcome to the Sea Shepherd Crew who came onshore on Saturday to meet the Walmadan Protectors.
The Goolarabooloo people have always said no to Woodside's and WA State Government proposed Gas Hub development within their Song Cycle, at James Price Point for a number of years.
Broome, Western Australia, 2012
© Ingetje Tadros
www.ingetjetadros.com
Gas hub fight not over: new chief - The West Australian
Gas hub fight not over: new chief - The West Australian:
Greenpeace's new Australian head yesterday labelled as "crazy" the location of Woodside Petroleum's $30 billion LNG project at James Price Point in the Kimberley and predicted the battle was not over despite its approval last month by the Environmental Protection Authority.
"I don't think we've seen the end of that issue by any means," said David Ritter, who today becomes the chief executive of Greenpeace Australia Pacific.
Greenpeace's new Australian head yesterday labelled as "crazy" the location of Woodside Petroleum's $30 billion LNG project at James Price Point in the Kimberley and predicted the battle was not over despite its approval last month by the Environmental Protection Authority.
"I don't think we've seen the end of that issue by any means," said David Ritter, who today becomes the chief executive of Greenpeace Australia Pacific.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
afr.com | WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED
afr.com | WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED: Commonwealth Bank Australia reckons bigger is better for Browse
09 August 2012 | Sarah Thompson and Anthony Macdonald
While some analysts put their money on Woodside’s Browse LNG venture deciding to scrap plans for a three-train project at James Price Point, CBA has put forward the idea of a larger plant to improve economics.
09 August 2012 | Sarah Thompson and Anthony Macdonald
While some analysts put their money on Woodside’s Browse LNG venture deciding to scrap plans for a three-train project at James Price Point, CBA has put forward the idea of a larger plant to improve economics.
Home - The Project
Home - The Project
The Project, Friday 10 Aug
The Project, Friday 10 Aug image
Seg 2: Gas and whales in the West
The Project, Friday 10 Aug
The Project, Friday 10 Aug image
Seg 2: Gas and whales in the West
Bottom line will decide future of Browse | Herald Sun
Bottom line will decide future of Browse | Herald Sun:
IN what is fast becoming one of Australia's most bitterly fought environmental campaigns, cold, hard cash - rather than conservation - is likely to determine the fate of Woodside Petroleum's multibillion-dollar Kimberley gas hub.
As focus remains on the heated politics and mounting protests surrounding the proposed James Price Point site, 60km north of the West Australian coastal town of Broome, business analysts have quietly been crunching the numbers.
Woodside's ambition to build what could become the world's biggest LNG processing plant is not only questionable on economic grounds, they say, but damaging its brand.
Already facing a groundswell of local opposition based on indigenous, conservation and rising cost-of-living fears, anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd is set to up the ante in the anti-gas campaign by taking it global.
IN what is fast becoming one of Australia's most bitterly fought environmental campaigns, cold, hard cash - rather than conservation - is likely to determine the fate of Woodside Petroleum's multibillion-dollar Kimberley gas hub.
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| Members of Goolarabooloo and Joseph Roe on board the Sea Shepard's Steve Irwin, off the coast of James Price Point, Walmadan this week with Bob Brown. |
As focus remains on the heated politics and mounting protests surrounding the proposed James Price Point site, 60km north of the West Australian coastal town of Broome, business analysts have quietly been crunching the numbers.
Woodside's ambition to build what could become the world's biggest LNG processing plant is not only questionable on economic grounds, they say, but damaging its brand.
Already facing a groundswell of local opposition based on indigenous, conservation and rising cost-of-living fears, anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd is set to up the ante in the anti-gas campaign by taking it global.
Kids Campain Againt Gas at JAMES PRICE POINT, WALMADAN
KIDS World Wide - Against Woodside's Gas Precinct
We, the youth of Broome, gave kids all over the world the opportunity to express their feelings about the proposed James Price Point Gas Hub.
Friday, August 10, 2012
EnergyNewsBulletin.net + Starting them young
EnergyNewsBulletin.net + Starting them young
WITH growing calls to train more young Australians for the resources sector, Chevron has initiated a program to incorporate LNG-related study in Western Australian schools.
WITH growing calls to train more young Australians for the resources sector, Chevron has initiated a program to incorporate LNG-related study in Western Australian schools.
James Price Point: An economic analysis of the Browse LNG project | The Australia Institute
James Price Point: An economic analysis of the Browse LNG project | The Australia Institute:
The Institute's senior economist Matt Grudnoff. MATT GRUDNOFF: There'll be few if any economic benefits for the people who live in Broome and the surrounding districts. The majority of people on the project will, up to 97 per cent, will be fly-in, fly-out. It will affect the tourism industry. It’s likely to significantly drive up the cost of living, it is likely to put pressure on already strained health services and it’s also likely to push the exchange rate up. http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2012/s3564009.htm James Price Point: An economic analysis of the Browse LNG project gas. According to the Western Australian government’s own economic assessment, the Browse LNG precinct proposed for James Price Point is likely to have a significant adverse impact on the state’s budget, will employ few local workers and harm the region’s reputation as a tourist destination, a new analysis by The Australia Institute has found.
While there is little doubt that the Browse LNG development has the potential to deliver substantial profits to companies such as Woodside, there is also little doubt that the local community will suffer a higher cost of living during the construction phase and enjoy very few long-term benefits https://www.tai.org.au/index.php?q=node%2F19&pubid=1027&act=display
The Institute's senior economist Matt Grudnoff. MATT GRUDNOFF: There'll be few if any economic benefits for the people who live in Broome and the surrounding districts. The majority of people on the project will, up to 97 per cent, will be fly-in, fly-out. It will affect the tourism industry. It’s likely to significantly drive up the cost of living, it is likely to put pressure on already strained health services and it’s also likely to push the exchange rate up. http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2012/s3564009.htm James Price Point: An economic analysis of the Browse LNG project gas. According to the Western Australian government’s own economic assessment, the Browse LNG precinct proposed for James Price Point is likely to have a significant adverse impact on the state’s budget, will employ few local workers and harm the region’s reputation as a tourist destination, a new analysis by The Australia Institute has found.
While there is little doubt that the Browse LNG development has the potential to deliver substantial profits to companies such as Woodside, there is also little doubt that the local community will suffer a higher cost of living during the construction phase and enjoy very few long-term benefits https://www.tai.org.au/index.php?q=node%2F19&pubid=1027&act=display
Woodside's whale count is way too low, say gas hub opponents | The Australian
Woodside's whale count is way too low, say gas hub opponents | The Australian:
MIGRATING whales and newborn calves are streaming past Woodside's proposed $30 billion James Price Point gas hub site near Broome, eclipsing estimates in the company's environmental impact assessment, which has received a record number of appeals.
Volunteers, co-ordinated by marine biologist Maddie Goddard, counted 1423 individual whales within 8km of the red cliff coastline in 132 hours of observation between July 1 and Tuesday.
The count included 1233 individual whales and 95 calving pairs.
"Those figures suggest 8600 whales would have been sighted in the migration corridor if observations had taken place around the clock," volunteer Charlotte Buckton said.
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| A whale breaches off the red cliff coast near James Price Point. Environmentalists say a proposed sea-wall near the gas hub could disturb whale and dolphin migration Picture: Damian Kelly Source: The Australian |
Volunteers, co-ordinated by marine biologist Maddie Goddard, counted 1423 individual whales within 8km of the red cliff coastline in 132 hours of observation between July 1 and Tuesday.
The count included 1233 individual whales and 95 calving pairs.
"Those figures suggest 8600 whales would have been sighted in the migration corridor if observations had taken place around the clock," volunteer Charlotte Buckton said.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Fighting for the whales - The West Australian
Fighting for the whales - The West Australian:
"Babies breaching," someone shouted, and everyone rushed to the side of Sea Shepherd's Steve Irwin vessel, binoculars at the ready under the black Jolly Roger flag flapping in the breeze.
In the distance, several kilometres from the Dampier Peninsula coastline, an adult whale slapped her tail and blew plumes of water as her young calf playfully breached beside her, silvery in the early morning sun.
Kimberley naturalist Richard Costin pointed back to the coast, where red rocks loomed above bright white sand.
"We're just coming into the development area for the proposed James Price Point gas hub … (it) has the highest concentration of whales on the Kimberley coast," he said.
"Babies breaching," someone shouted, and everyone rushed to the side of Sea Shepherd's Steve Irwin vessel, binoculars at the ready under the black Jolly Roger flag flapping in the breeze.
In the distance, several kilometres from the Dampier Peninsula coastline, an adult whale slapped her tail and blew plumes of water as her young calf playfully breached beside her, silvery in the early morning sun.
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| A humpback whale calf off Quandong Point north of Broome. Picture: Annabelle Sandes/Kimberley Media |
"We're just coming into the development area for the proposed James Price Point gas hub … (it) has the highest concentration of whales on the Kimberley coast," he said.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Sky News: Brown in Broome for gas hub talks
Sky News: Brown in Broome for gas hub talks:
Also, Dr Brown and head of Sea Shepherd Australia Jeff Hansen are expected to visit the community science whale tracking project and meet with the researchers and the Goolarabooloo people at James Price Point.
'The science that Woodside commissioned into the impacts of the gas hubs on whales is deeply flawed,' Dr Brown said in a statement.
'The community science project has helped to demonstrate this, by identifying and tracking more than 1000 whales in six weeks of shore-based observation, compared to the Woodside estimate that about 650 whales would pass within five kilometres of the coast in an entire season.'
'The community science project has helped to demonstrate this, by identifying and tracking more than 1000 whales in six weeks of shore-based observation, compared to the Woodside estimate that about 650 whales would pass within five kilometres of the coast in an entire season.'
Bob Brown joins Sea Shepherd's gas hub protest - Business - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Bob Brown joins Sea Shepherd's gas hub protest - Business - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):
Woodside, which wants to build a gas hub at James Price Point worth more than $30 billion, says it is confident it can manage any impacts on the whales during construction.
The Sea Shepherd's anti whaling protest ship 'Steve Irwin' has arrived in Broome to highlight the risks a hub poses.
The Sea Shepherd's anti whaling protest ship 'Steve Irwin' has arrived in Broome to highlight the risks a hub poses.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Campaign leaders to greet Steve Irwin in Broome - Sea Shepherd
Operation Kimberley Miinimbi campaign leader Bob Brown and Australian Director of Sea Shepherd Jeff Hansen will touch down in Broome this Saturday 4th of August in preparation for the arrival of the MY Steve Irwin, which is under the command of Captain Malcolm Holland.
The Steve Irwin is scheduled to arrive into Broome on Monday 6th of August with the first trips out to James Price Point on Tuesday 7th of August. The tours aim to showcase to the world the immense calving that occurs in the James Price Point (Walmadan) are, right where Woodside want to place their massive gas factories.
Western Australian dinosaur footprints threatened by gas works and port facilities - The Science Show - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Western Australian dinosaur footprints threatened by gas works and port facilities - The Science Show - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):
Fossilised footprints can be seen along 200Km of coastline north or Broome. The footprints, were made by sauropods, the biggest known dinosaurs moving in groups along the coast.
The fossilised footprints occur in rock outcrops, separated by long stretches of sandy beaches. Tony Thulborn says the footprints offer great insight into life 130 million years ago.
He fears the footprints are under threat as the area, particularly the rocky foreshore of James Prince Point has been marked for building gas works and port facilities.
The fossilised footprints occur in rock outcrops, separated by long stretches of sandy beaches. Tony Thulborn says the footprints offer great insight into life 130 million years ago.
He fears the footprints are under threat as the area, particularly the rocky foreshore of James Prince Point has been marked for building gas works and port facilities.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Woodside Petroleum's gas processing plant will be a costly waste, says Australian Conservation Foundation | News.com.au
Woodside Petroleum's gas processing plant will be a costly waste, says Australian Conservation Foundation | News.com.au:
But the ACF argues that a growing list of analysts recommend Woodside would save shareholders billions of dollars if it piped the LNG to existing infrastructure near the Pilbara instead.
''Credit Suisse is reporting JPP to be a much more expensive option than NWS - $36 billion compared with $26 billion to pipe gas south,'' ACF economist Simon O'Connor said.
''Similar lack of confidence in the cost profile of JPP has been reported by Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Constellation Capital, as well as Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.'' ACF InvestorAlert3 BrowseLNGAug2012
But the ACF argues that a growing list of analysts recommend Woodside would save shareholders billions of dollars if it piped the LNG to existing infrastructure near the Pilbara instead.
''Credit Suisse is reporting JPP to be a much more expensive option than NWS - $36 billion compared with $26 billion to pipe gas south,'' ACF economist Simon O'Connor said.
''Similar lack of confidence in the cost profile of JPP has been reported by Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Constellation Capital, as well as Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.'' ACF InvestorAlert3 BrowseLNGAug2012
Lawsuit Launched Against Multi-billion-dollar U.S. Subsidy of Fossil Fuel Projects in Australia's Great Barrier Reef | Common Dreams
Lawsuit Launched Against Multi-billion-dollar U.S. Subsidy of Fossil Fuel Projects in Australia's Great Barrier Reef | Common Dreams:
Three conservation groups initiated a legal challenge today to the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s nearly $3 billion in financing for two massive fossil-fuel facilities in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Construction and operation of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities will threaten dugongs, sea turtles, saltwater crocodiles and numerous other protected marine species within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Three conservation groups initiated a legal challenge today to the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s nearly $3 billion in financing for two massive fossil-fuel facilities in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Construction and operation of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities will threaten dugongs, sea turtles, saltwater crocodiles and numerous other protected marine species within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Gas plant plans could threaten fossils - UPI.com
Gas plant plans could threaten fossils - UPI.com:
"This is one of the only places in the world where we can look at the potential distribution of different types of dinosaurs across a big geographic expanse," Steven Salisbury of the University of Queensland in Brisbane said. "Before we've even had a chance to work any of this stuff out, we're facing the possibility of losing it."
"This is one of the only places in the world where we can look at the potential distribution of different types of dinosaurs across a big geographic expanse," Steven Salisbury of the University of Queensland in Brisbane said. "Before we've even had a chance to work any of this stuff out, we're facing the possibility of losing it."
MEDIA ALERT: BROOME COMMUNITY NO GAS CAMPAIGN
2nd August at 22.30.
For the first time in 12 months the Broome Community have successfully turned back a convoy of equipment heading to the Woodside compound on Manari Road.
This evening a convoy of trucks carrying lighting equipment and a huge crane returned to yards in the town while protestors celebrated the power of community determination.
The two people locked on earlier today released themselves after Police told them there was a tourist needing urgent medical treatment. But they were replaced by a turtle blocking the entrance to the Woodside compound on the side track off Manari Road.
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Police have issued the person locked on to the turtle with a move on notice and cordoned off the area. Police specialists are expected on the scene as early as 6am.
For more information contact Nik Wevers on 0417998598.
For an idea of what the turtle looks like, check out the No Gas Facebook site on http://www.facebook.com/BroomeNoGas
Woodside doing it hard at James Price Point
Broome Community No Gas Campaign
We have a lock-on. At 9:30 am this morning, a convoy of vehicles including 3 semi trailers, a 90 tonne crane, 1 fuel truck and 5 security vehicles has been held up by a community blockade south of James Price Point.
The convoy was headed for the site of the proposed Browse LNG facility near James Price Point near Broome.
Phillip Roe Goolarabooloo Law Boss stated " I will continue to fight for our country and culture, the WA Governement can change laws to suit themselves, Woodside can fight us with their millions of dollars, but we wont give up.
We have a lock-on. At 9:30 am this morning, a convoy of vehicles including 3 semi trailers, a 90 tonne crane, 1 fuel truck and 5 security vehicles has been held up by a community blockade south of James Price Point.
The convoy was headed for the site of the proposed Browse LNG facility near James Price Point near Broome.
Phillip Roe Goolarabooloo Law Boss stated " I will continue to fight for our country and culture, the WA Governement can change laws to suit themselves, Woodside can fight us with their millions of dollars, but we wont give up.
Police issue turtle Move On Notice at James Price Point
Woodside has been delayed another day, their plans and schedules forced to change and nothing was achieved. The Broome Community declare that "its only going to get harder and harder and harder". |
| The Turtle has just been issued a Move On Notice. |
Blockade stops Woodside vehicles: NGO
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| Lock On Manari Road. Woodside unable to move forward or back. |
"I will continue to fight for our country and culture," Mr Roe said.
"The WA government can change laws to suit themselves, Woodside can fight us with their millions of dollars, but we won't give up."We would like to acknowledge Damian Kelly for the fantastic photos from the lock on today.