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Federal MP alleges Hunter mine operators lying about coal quality

Federal MP alleges Hunter mine operators lying about coal quality

Hunter News 22 November 2022

The Federal Government is seeking a briefing from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, after claims aired in Parliament, mine operators across the Hunter and Australia, are lying about coal quality. 

Mt Arthur closure date sparks critical eight years for mine workers

Mt Arthur closure date sparks critical eight years for mine workers

Hunter News 17 June 2022

The next eight years will be important to get right, say advocates for local mine workers, as BHP announces plans to close the Mt Arthur coal mine in 2030.

Muswellbrook’s Mt Arthur coal mine to end operations in 2030

Muswellbrook’s Mt Arthur coal mine to end operations in 2030

Hunter News 16 June 2022

BHP says, it will close the Mt Arthur coal mine at Muswellbrook in 2030, after the company couldn't find a buyer for the site.

Greens make final pitch to Hunter voters ahead of election weekend

Greens make final pitch to Hunter voters ahead of election weekend

Hunter News 18 May 2022

The Greens have made a last-minute pitch to Hunter voters, just days out from the Federal Election.

Hunter miners losing out on more than $235 million due to labour hire

Hunter miners losing out on more than $235 million due to labour hire

Hunter News 2 May 2022

A new study has revealed, the Hunter is losing out on more than $250 million in economic activity each year, due to wage-cutting strategies by mining companies through labour hire.

Hunter’s Coal Industry Soul-Searching After United Nations Climate Change Report

Hunter’s Coal Industry Soul-Searching After United Nations Climate Change Report

Hunter News 12 August 2021

Shortland MP and Shadow Minister Assisting for Climate Change Pat Conroy says the report should be a "wake-up call".

Union Wins Landmark Workplace Agreement After Three-Year BHP Battle

Union Wins Landmark Workplace Agreement After Three-Year BHP Battle

Hunter News 5 May 2021

A three-year workplace negotiations dispute between BHP and the union Professionals Australia has finally ended after the Fair Work Commission ruled in favour of workers to establish a new deal.

Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon Accused of “Green Washing” the Re-Start of Upper Hunter Power Station

Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon Accused of “Green Washing” the Re-Start of Upper Hunter Power Station

Hunter News 20 April 2021

Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon is under fire after backing the controversial Redbank Power Station earlier this week.
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