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Poppy Johnston

Coalmine bailout extended on energy security fears

A major coal mine in Western Australia is to get more state government funding to keep operating. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

More taxpayer dollars will be funnelled into a troubled coalmine in Western Australia despite the state government's promise to quit subsidies this year.

The cash-strapped Griffin Coal mine near Collie will be able to keep operating for another five years under the extended agreement with the WA government.

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