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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. 

$4.7 million spend for sand nourishment on Stockton Beach

$4.7 million spend for sand nourishment on Stockton Beach

Hunter News 19 October 2022

The Federal Government has announced $4.7 million dollars in funding to begin sand nourishment on Stockton Beach.

Newcastle councillor calling for citywide ban on fossil fuel ads

Newcastle councillor calling for citywide ban on fossil fuel ads

Hunter News 27 September 2022

Newcastle Council is set to discuss the possibility of a ban on fossil fuel advertising across the city at its meeting on Tuesday night.

Mt Pleasant mine expansion given go-ahead despite environmental concerns

Mt Pleasant mine expansion given go-ahead despite environmental concerns

Hunter News 7 September 2022

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has given MACH Energy the green light to move forward with a major expansion of its Mount Pleasant mine near Muswellbrook.

Mannering Park fish kill ‘”likely a natural event”, says EPA

Mannering Park fish kill ‘”likely a natural event”, says EPA

Hunter News 30 August 2022

The Environment Protection Authority says the recent mass fish kill at Mannering Park in Lake Macquarie was likely a natural...

Port Stephens spruiking the city’s solar future with panel program

Port Stephens spruiking the city’s solar future with panel program

Hunter News 29 July 2022

Port Stephens Council is set to install new solar panels on 14 community buildings as part of its effort to become carbon neutral by 2025.

Rutherford Truegain site set for $20 million remediation

Rutherford Truegain site set for $20 million remediation

Hunter News 10 June 2022

The highly-contaminated Truegain oil refinery site at Rutherford is set to be demolished and remediated, after the State Government acquired the site.

New energy data suggests Kurri Kurri gas plant doesn’t add up

New energy data suggests Kurri Kurri gas plant doesn’t add up

Hunter News 10 February 2022

New data has put a damper on the recently-approved Kurri Kurri gas plant project, with concern it doesn't add up in the wider energy picture.

Hunter koalas hoping for lifeline in Federal funding

Hunter koalas hoping for lifeline in Federal funding

Hunter News 7 February 2022

It's hoped the Hunter will get a share in a $10 million funding stream to protect endangered koalas on the East Coast.

Newcastle’s Lord Mayoral candidates split on pledge to protect Link Road forests

Newcastle’s Lord Mayoral candidates split on pledge to protect Link Road forests

Hunter News 1 December 2021

Four of the six candidates for Lord Mayor of Newcastle have pledged not to develop land along the Newcastle Link Road at Wallsend if they're elected this weekend.
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