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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Matthew Kelly

Massive Hunter Valley coal mine extensions approved

The federal government has signed off on two major Hunter coal mine extension projects, saying they are needed and will support hundreds of jobs across the region.

The approvals have outraged environmentalists who say the projects will "supercharge climate change" and fly in the face of attempts to progress the nation's clean energy transition.

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