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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Adeshola Ore

Town residents take Victoria’s largest goldmine to court over noise they claim is causing health problems

An aerial view of the mine
The Fosterville goldmine in Bendigo, Victoria. The mine, about 25km east of the city, is the state’s largest gold producer. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Residents of a rural Victorian town who allege that the state’s largest goldmine is making excessive noise that is costing them sleep and causing health issues will have their claim heard in a supreme court trial.

Two residents of Axedale, about 22km from Bendigo, allege that the Fosterville goldmine, which is 3km from their property, has caused “excessive” noise since mid-2020 which prevented them from falling asleep.

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