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Locals fear for their children’s quality of life if the biggest coalmine extension in NSW is approved
The Guardian Environment
Saturday 25 July 2026, 20:00 UTC
By Lisa Cox Climate and environment reporter
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Minns government promised no new coalmines but permits expanding existing sites, despite being behind on climate targetsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt Branxton community hall in the New South Wales Hunter Valley last week, local resident Janet Murray was given five minutes to speak about plans for the state’s biggest coalmine extension. Before her were dozens of people, also there to share their views about whether the 19-year extension proposed by Hunter...
Minns government promised no new coalmines but permits expanding existing sites, despite being behind on climate targets
At Branxton community hall in the New South Wales Hunter Valley last week, local resident Janet Murray was given five minutes to speak about plans for the state’s biggest coalmine extension.
Before her were dozens of people, also there to share their views about whether the 19-year extension proposed by Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) should be allowed to proceed.
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