The Latest Breaking News from Land and Environment Court

Jerry Schwartz's slippery slide has been at his hotel for years. Now council wants it gone

Dr Schwartz says Newcastle council is being 'vindictive'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22

'I think it's really petty': court date set for Jerry Schwartz v council carousel showdown

The Land and Environment Court will consider Jerry Schwatz's case to install a carousel outside Rydges Hotel.

Newcastle Herald · May 18

Bid to block coal mine digging deeper for longer fails

A decision to extend the life and double the output of an open-cut coal mine has been upheld by a court that was unable to rule on the plan's merits.

AAP · Aug 19, 2024

Developer lodges new DA for Kings Hill township

The Greens have called on the Land and Environment Court to give residents and environmental groups more time to examine the new application.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2022

Battle lines drawn over massive subdivision on city's western front

The City of Newcastle and Transport for NSW have combined forces to oppose the Hunter's largest ever residential subdivision on the city's western fringe.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 2, 2022

Roasted: Mining giant's costs case against Muswellbrook Shire Council thrown out

After a part-win in a rates war between Glencore and Muswellbrook Shire Council, Land and Environment Court rubbishes a 'deficient' and 'disingenuous' costs claim

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2022

Worimi lose Tomaree Lodge claim, NSW government opens 60 days of consultation on future 'community use'

Tomaree Lodge future for consultation after Worimi claim fails

Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2022

Illegal NSW logging result of human error

Fines issued for illegal logging in state forests were due to mapping mistakes made at computers, the CEO of the NSW native timber logging corporation says.

AAP · Sep 5, 2022

Wakefield Park Raceway to suspend operations following court ruling sees job losses, economic hit to Goulburn

Disengaged, abused and disabled children to lose work as a famous motor racing track prepares to shut its doors.

ABC News · Aug 31, 2022

Wakefield Park Raceway ruling sparks concern in motorsport industry

The motor racing industry says a recent court ruling, following noise complaints relating to a NSW racetrack, could have wider implications.

ABC News · Jul 20, 2022