Adani coal port faces possible 'stop order' after traditional owners object

Exclusive: Queensland government must rule on application to cease work around Abbot Point coal terminalSupport our independent journalism with a monthly or one-off contributionAdani is facing the prospect of being ordered to cease work in the vicinity of its Abbot Point coal terminal and planned rail corridor, after Juru traditional owners applied for a "stop order" to protect sacred sites.Guardian Australia understands the application was lodged with the Queensland Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships on Thursday by lawyers for Juru Enterprises Limited (JEL). Continue reading...