Despite the mining industry being forecast to inject $13.2 billion into the state’s coffers over the next four years, the …
Coal companies “disappointed” over jacked up royalties
Hunter coal mines will soon be paying more royalties, under a new scheme announced by the NSW Government. Royalties will …
Climate activists arrested after disrupting the Hunter’s rail line for the fourth consecutive day
Police have arrested the woman and teenager who climbed on top of a coal train on the Hunter line at …
Climate protesters continue to disrupt Hunter rail line
Climate activists are continuing to disrupt the Hunter’s coal industry as part of a co-ordinated protest this week. A woman …
Liddell powering down for the final time
The first of the final three turbines at the Liddell Power Station in Muswellbrook will be turned off this morning. …
Coal mining jobs at highest point in a decade
The number of coal mining jobs in the Hunter Valley are at the highest they’ve been in nearly a decade. …
Price cap on coal won’t impact electricity bills for one to two years: NSW Minerals Council
A new report shows that the measures the Prime Minister wants to put in place to bring down electricity prices …
Hunter Regional Expert Panel members unveiled
The members of a new committee, charged with helping the transition from coal to renewables, have been announced. The NSW …
Open cut mining ruled out by NSW Government for Dartbrook
Hunter horse breeders are breathing a sigh of relief today after the NSW Government announced they’d be amending state environmental …
Kooragang Island company fined over Hunter River spill
The state’s environment watchdog has fined a Kooragang Island coal company for a spill into the Hunter River. The Environment …