The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Galilee

With demand for coal booming, should more mining projects be approved?

Japan, Taiwan and South Korea drive demand for state's most valuable commodity.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15

A new coal-fired power station and the 'cult of net zero': inside Hunter mining conference

There was unanimous support for Hunter Valley Operations' extension bid.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 3

Coalmine expansions would breach climate targets, NSW government warned in ‘game-changer’ report

Environmental advocates welcome Net Zero Commission’s report which found the fossil fuel was ‘not consistent’ with emissions reductions commitments

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2025

Coal communities 'getting screwed': the case for progressive royalties

The NSW government is investigating increasing mining royalties.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 27, 2023

Coalmine jobs at 10-year high in NSW

NSW coalmines are employing more workers than they have in a decade.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2023

How Queensland booked better ticket on coal gravy train

Coal royalty rates didn't move in NSW.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2023

Mining boss denies intimidating pre-election call

Leader choices indivisible from the question of where NSW election campaign went wrong and what the future direction of the party should be.

The New Daily · Mar 26, 2023

NSW Liberals accuse Minerals Council of feeding poll data that undermines Matt Kean to the media

Government source says people were asked questions such as ‘Do you agree Matt Kean is responsible for pushing up energy prices?’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023

Expansions versus approvals: the new Hunter mining battleground

Mine approvals criticised by Lock The Gate

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Minerals Council says AGL's 'cheap coal' shows something else is driving power prices

AGL sourcing 'cheap' coal

Newcastle Herald · Feb 9, 2023