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Third lockout at Hunter’s Wambo mine scrapped

News Olivia Arigho - July 30, 2026

Peabody has abandoned its third lockout of workers at the Wambo Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) in the Upper Hunter. The decision comes after the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) challenged the...

Eraring extension welcome news for power station workers

News Rod Thompson - January 20, 2026

Australia’s largest coal-fired power station, Eraring, will continue operations until 2029 in a welcome boost to its workforce.

Hunter labour hire miners first beneficiaries of Same Job Same Pay laws

News Rod Thompson - May 24, 2024

Almost 30 Hunter labour hire coal miners will be the first direct beneficiaries of the recently-implemented Same Job Same Pay laws.

Eraring: Extension garners plenty of support throughout Hunter

News Rod Thompson - May 23, 2024

The extension handed to Eraring Power Station for a further two years has garnered plenty of support over the past 24 hours.

Mount Pleasant mine workers in line for historic pay rise

News Rod Thompson - March 20, 2024

Workers at Mount Pleasant Coal are in line for a pay rise after the MEU lodged an historic application with the Fair Work Commission.

Net Zero Authority concept praised after Hunter unveiling

News Rod Thompson - May 5, 2023

The Australian Government’s decision to establish a Net Zero Authority has been welcomed throughout the Hunter.

Fair long-service leave at last for Hunter’s casual coal miners

News Rod Thompson - March 27, 2023

The Mining and Energy Union has welcomed moves to fix unfair laws that reduce the long-service leave entitlements of casual employees.

AGL to close Bayswater power station earlier than scheduled

News AAP - February 10, 2022

AGL Energy has narrowed the timeframes for the closure of two coal-fired power stations in NSW, that being Bayswater, and Victoria.

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