Media releases EDO NSW

Critically endangered forest to be cleared after Court dismisses challenge to stop coal mines

The Federal Court today dismissed challenges to the approvals, by the former Federal Environment Minister, of two coal mines in north western NSW which will clear critically endangered forests containing endangered plant and animal species.

20 December 2013

EDO OFFICES FACE CLOSURE AFTER FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS

Shock funding cuts threaten to shut down legal services for local communities to protect the environment, state and territory Environmental Defender’s Offices (EDOs) warned today.

17 December 2013

Have Your Say on What Happens in Your Neighbourhood

Knowing what’s happening in your neighbourhood and having your say on new government policies and decisions affecting the environment will be only a few clicks away with a new website developed by the environmental law centre EDO NSW.

3 December 2013

Berrima mine expansion may go back before the Court

The Land and Environment Court today overturned a previous decision refusing a coal mine expansion in Sydney’s drinking water catchment.

2 December 2013

EDO NSW named as a finalist in the World Environment Day Awards 2013

EDO NSW was named as a finalist in the World Environment Day Awards 2013.

7 June 2013