A former mine site in the Hunter Coalfields is proposed to be transformed into a renewable energy storage site. Green …
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 …
Hunter Valley mines contribute big to NSW coffers
The Hunter’s mines are continuing to deliver record royalties into the State Government’s coffers. The NSW Budget was handed down …
Renewable energy zones get a hurry up
Renewable energy zones (REZ) across NSW have been given a hurry up with the NSW Government throwing more money at …
Eraring Power Station running out of coal
Australia’s largest coal-fired power station, Eraring Power Station at Lake Macquarie, is running out of coal. In an update on …
Coal on track to hit $110 billion in 2021-22
The Hunter’s coal is contributing to the sector’s record export earnings this year. The latest Resources and Energy Quarterly report shows coal …
Climate activist sentenced to 12 months jail, granted bail for an appeal
A climate activist who was sentenced to 12 months in jail has been granted bail for an appeal of his …
Blockade Australia activists ‘a pack of idiots’ : Martin
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Taylor Martin has described protesters disrupting coal trains in the Hunter as ‘a pack of …
Public Urged to Speak Out About Vales Point Exemption Renewal
The Nature Conservation Council is urging people concerned about respiratory health to make a submission against Vales Point Power Station’s …