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Scientists alarmed at discovery of sick frogs in Royal National Park near coal mine pollution

Scientists say they have observed signs that coal pollution in the Royal National Park could be damaging the health of a native frog population.

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority is reviewing the licence of the Metropolitan colliery at Helensburgh, south of Sydney, after coal sludge leaked into nearby waterways which flow into the Royal National Park on multiple occasions last year.

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