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Last say on Mt Pleasant mine expansion
Gabriel Fowler
DOUBLE-DOWN: Farmers, residents, scientists and health professionals have objected to the proposed expansion of MACH Energy's Mt Pleasant coal mine in Muswellbrook which would lead to a doubling of its current coal yield and extend it's lifespan to 2048.
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Expert predicts 50% shortfall in funds to fix mess left by mines
Donna Page
SHORTFALL: Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment chief executive Professor Ravi Naidu estimates government-held bonds would not cover half the cost of mine site rehabilitation.
Upper Hunter residents say coal mine rehab should include replanting woodland and forest corridors
Gabriel Fowler
COAL MINE REHAB: Is enough being done? Upper Hunter residents have their say. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Coal v foals: $5b equine industry fights for survival
By Gabriel Fowler
Coal being loaded onto trucks at Muswellbrook's Mt Pleasant coal mine. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
In Depth
Is this Hunter man the longest working coal miner ever?
Damon Cronshaw
King Coal: Peter Constable is retiring after 53 years as a coal miner. The framed photo shows a dragline he operated, with Bayswater Power Station in the distance. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Another 22 years of coal queried in Mount Pleasant mine extension hearing
Gabriel Fowler
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Is the Hunter getting its fair share of a $3.6 billion royalties bonanza?
Gabriel Fowler
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Hunter needs far more from coal royalties, report says
Michael Parris
STORMY WATERS: A coal ship off the coast of Newcastle last week. The Grattan Institute says governments must get serious about planning for the consequences of net-zero targets. Picture: Marina Neil
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$65 million a year: analysis puts price tag on Hunter's power switch
Matthew Kelly
Change is coming: The Hunter's coal-fired power stations are due to close over the next decade. Picture: Peter Lorimer
Newcastle in 'Sydney ring' in AEMO roadmap out of energy gridlock
Marion Rae
Tasmanian wind, solar and hydro energy will travel to the mainland via the undersea Marinus Link.
MGA Thermal powers up to meet global demand for clean energy storage
Matthew Kelly
Fast lane: L-R Erich Kisi, chief executive, Alexander Post, chief technology officer and co-founder and Arden Jarrett, business development officer. Picture: Marina Neil.
Hunter council leaders 'confident' after ministerial meeting
Ethan Hamilton
Representatives from Singleton, Muswellbrook, Cessnock and Lake Macquarie councils were part of a roundtable meeting with federal MP Kristy McBain last week.
Newcastle in line for clean energy innovation hub
Matthew Kelly
Future fuel: The innovation hub would create the opportunity to establish a demonstration and testing facility for hydrogen.
'More than a mining town': Singleton's plan to re-shape its identity
Ethan Hamilton
Tourist destination: Singleton mayor Sue Moore said the Art and Cultural Centre will be key for tourism. Picture: Singleton Council

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