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The Government has approved the extension of three coal mines in NSW.
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The Government has approved three NSW coal mines’ extensions

The Federal Government has approved the extension of three coal mines in NSW, sparking backlash from environmental activists.

September 25, 2024 Harry Sekulich
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Federal Court sides with Plibersek on coal mine decision

The Federal Court has dismissed a case against Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek over the climate impact of coal mines.

October 12, 2023 Daniel Lo Surdo
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The NSW power play: Eraring explained

The country’s biggest coal-fired Power Station, Eraring, was meant to close in 2025. Instead, the NSW Government has extended operations after warnings the state’s grid could face blackouts and power shortages. What does the decision tell us about the current energy market, and its preparedness to transition to renewables? We answer your questions in the deep dive.

September 8, 2023 Zara Seidler
China Stone coal mine cancelled
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Two coal mines, including the China Stone coal mine, have been cancelled by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has cancelled two coal mines after they failed to address environmental concerns.

May 5, 2023 Tom Crowley
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek blocked plans for offshore wind farm.
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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected a coal mine proposed by Clive Palmer

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek rejects Central QLD Coal’s mine near Great Barrier Reef, citing pollution risks. First major coal project refused by Fed Environment Minister after public consultation. Government assesses coal projects case-by-case.

February 8, 2023 The Daily Aus
Australia's revenue from coal exports rose by $73 billion in the last financial year
Economics

Australia’s revenue from coal exports rose by $73 billion in the last financial year

Revenue from Australian coal exports rose by $73 billion in the 2021/22 financial year, according to the Australia Institute, a policy research and advocacy organisation.

December 15, 2022 Daniel Lo Surdo
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Mike Cannon-Brookes has failed in his bid to buy AGL and shut down its coal plants

March 9, 2022 Tom Crowley
Climate: Understanding Net Zero In 1½ Minutes
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Climate: Understanding net zero in 1½ minutes

September 8, 2021 Sam Koslowski

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