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Hunter coal mine challenge reaches Australia’s highest court

A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.

Community group slams Mount Pleasant’s bid for interim mine extension

A community action group has slammed a state body for its intervention over new mine expansion plans in the Upper Hunter.

Community group keen to defend historic Mount Pleasant climate ruling

An Upper Hunter community consortium is readying itself to lock horns with MACH Energy Australia again… this time in the High Court. The Denman, Aberdeen, Muswellbrook and Scone Healthy Environment Group Inc (DAMS...

Muswellbrook coal mine stalled in ‘groundbreaking’ climate decision

A community group has successfully challenged the 22-year expansion of an open-cut coal mine, arguing the local effects of climate change should be considered.

Upper Hunter community group scores big legal win against coal mine

An Upper Hunter community group is celebrating a big legal win against one of the largest coal mine expansions in the state.

Mining extensions great news for Hunter, says Repacholi

Dan Repacholi looks forward to more mining approvals in his electorate after the federal government sanctioned two extensions in the region.

Climate experts, protestors slam Hunter mines’ expansion

Climate experts have slammed the government’s decision to extend the lifelines of three coal mines in NSW, including two in the Hunter.

Federal government grants extension to two Hunter mines

Minister Tanya Plibersek says extending the lifespan of Hunter coal mines was above board, despite the decision being labelled a "betrayal".
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