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Tracey Ferrier

Residents weigh next steps after losing mine dust fight

Residents who live near a NSW coal mine have lost their court case over emissions of pollutants. (HANDOUT/LOCK THE GATE)

Neighbours of an open-cut mine who live with superfine coal dust in their homes and yards are considering their options after losing a court battle for better protections.

The Land and Environment Court has thrown out their case against NSW's Environment Protection Authority over pollutants emitted by Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek Mine in the state's northwest.

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