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Marion Rae

'Buffer lands' key to post-coal growth

A study says mine buffer zones could be unlocked to give the Hunter a shot at growth beyond coal. (AAP)

Post-coal planning for one of Australia's biggest regional economies must include the vast buffer around current mining operations to give the Hunter a chance at future growth, research suggests.

The scheduled closure of Hunter coal mines will free up 130,000 hectares of land over the next 20 years, economic modelling released on Wednesday has found.

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