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Myuna dispute putting Hunter jobs, communities at risk

Community Olivia Arigho - February 10, 2026

Local businesses are raising the alarm over the potential closure of Myuna Colliery, warning that hundreds of jobs would be lost.

‘It is home’… Coal closures not the end of rural towns

News AAP - November 20, 2025

The closure of mines marks the end of an era for some rural towns, but one coal community wants to show the nation how it can thrive in the energy transition.

Coal to cash: Mayor pushes for post-mine transformation ease

News Rebecca Riddle - May 18, 2024

Repurposing former mining and industrial sites for residential and commercial purposes should be simplified to boost progress, says mayor.

Black Rock Motor Resort a Lake Mac world tourism drawcard

News Rebecca Riddle - March 26, 2024

Lake Macquarie tourism is racing into the next decade after the turning of the first sod at Wakefield's $95 million Black Rock Motor Resort.

Greens plan Hunter’s transition from coal

2023 NSW State Election Rebecca Riddle - February 21, 2023

“We don’t need to choose between taking urgent climate action and supporting coal communities – we can do both,” say the Greens.

Suburb Profile: Cooks Hill

Discover Darby Street Rebecca Riddle - December 14, 2022

It has become a melting pot of shopping, eating, drinking, exploring and celebrating options with real estate still on the rise in Cooks Hill.

About 750 coal miners could lose jobs in Hunter

News AAP - May 4, 2022

More than 700 coal mining jobs could be impacted by the imminent closure of Australia's largest coal-fired power plant close in the Hunter.

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