An open letter explains that despite Premier Barnett’s latest rhetoric, his compulsory acquisition leaves very little chance for development at James Price Point.
Category Archives: Woodside
Woodside Decision a Great Outcome
May 4, 2013 – 7:59 pm
The abandonment of plans for a gas hub at James Price Point (Walmadan) is an enormous win for the heritage and environment of the area, the community of Broome, and all of the Kimberley.
Woodside granted the right to disturb sacred Aboriginal sites near Broome
January 17, 2013 – 8:56 am
TIM CLARKE From: AAP January 15, 2013 5:54PM WA Premier Colin Barnett at James Price Point, north of Broome, where Woodside has been given permission to disturb Aboriginal sacred sites. Source: The Australian THE West Australian government has sparked immediate protests after granting resources giant Woodside the right to disturb Aboriginal […]
Gas saviour now a pipe dream for Premier Colin Barnett
January 15, 2013 – 4:04 pm
Premier Colin Barnett yesterday warned the multinational consortium behind the $40 billion gas hub at James Price Point that they ”don’t own” the gas riches off WA. by: John FlintFrom: The Sunday TimesJanuary 12, 2013 7:15PM Source: News Limited COLIN Barnett is desperately clinging to his dream of a $40 billion […]
“Law Below the Top Soil” – Just Released
October 11, 2012 – 1:53 pm
Dr. Peter Botsman’s concise history of the flawed proposal to develop Browse Gas at James Price Point is now available publicly for the first time. Download it here.
The Kimberley: The Right Thing or Ka-Ching?
July 19, 2012 – 1:30 pm
Esteemed businessman Geoffrey Cousins challenges the doyens of industry and government on their proposed gas plant at James Price Point. —— Meanwhile, Woodside chairman, Michael Chaney lashes back.
Come In Spinner
June 2, 2012 – 9:38 pm
The Australian’s Graham Lloyd reports on the recent discovery of a miniature dolphin in the West Kimberley, meanwhile raising serious questions about industry funded science, such as Woodside’s $80 million marine studies in the region.
Media Stories and links for December 2011
December 5, 2011 – 7:37 pm
From a landmark Supreme Court case outcome to financial and economic woes slowing down investment decisions, December was a newsworthy month for those interested in the proposed Browse gas hub. Woodside gas plant doubts Peter Ker, Rania Spooner, December 20, 2011 Sydney Morning Herald HOPES that Woodside Petroleum will abandon plans to build […]
Candlelight Vigil Follows Riot Police Aggression at Blockade
July 9, 2011 – 12:13 pm
Week 5 – Wed 6th to 13th June 2011 What a week. The events of Tuesday the 5th of July will not be forgotten. The way in which over 80 police took a long and disturbing day to literally push the protest blockade out of the way has left a strong impression on […]
Police attempt to break blockade – update Day 30
July 5, 2011 – 5:42 am
Day 30 Before first light the police arrived in force. There have been 25 arrests today. Around 100 campers were woken by police. At least 70 Police ahead of a huge convoy of Browse Joint Venture vehicles including bulldozers and other heavy machinery approached the camp. In the pre-dawn 7 Police cars were […]
