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The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Galilee

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

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

Stalled approval risks old coal mine renewables project

A more efficient process for land use after mining could help capture emerging renewable energy opportunities as critical projects await approval

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Pay Dirt: NSW coal jobs hit new record high, export volumes also up

The Hunter's coal industry employed 14,750 people in March.

Newcastle Herald

Climate protesters blockade major coal port

A flotilla of climate activists have brought the world's largest coal port to a standstill to protest what they say is government inaction.

AAP

All the crowd shots from Knights sold out game

Newcastle came home with a thundering win against Rabbitohs, cheered on by a whopping crowd.

Newcastle Herald

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

The NSW government is investigating increasing mining royalties.

Newcastle Herald

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Coalmine jobs at 10-year high in NSW

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

Newcastle Herald

How Queensland booked better ticket on coal gravy train

Coal royalty rates didn't move in NSW.

Newcastle Herald

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

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

Expansions versus approvals: the new Hunter mining battleground

Mine approvals criticised by Lock The Gate

Newcastle Herald

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

AGL sourcing 'cheap' coal

Newcastle Herald

Coal royalties up by $2.0 billion in NSW half-yearly budget update

The big driver of government revenue is mostly from mines exporting through Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

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NSW mining royalties frozen while coal companies navigate price cap

Deputy Premier Paul Toole refuses to reveal how much revenue the state will lose from the mining royalty rate freeze, but says he's "confident" the announcement will not affect the budget.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Labor matches Coalition, saying 'no plan' to raise coal royalty rates

Labor says no coal royalty rise as Japanese customers speak out

Newcastle Herald

NSW government acknowledges 'transport' concerns in coal reservation talks with industry

Fears domestic coal policy could put coal trucks back on Hunter roads

The Guardian - AU

NSW to intervene in coal market to ‘even playing field’ among producers

Miners to be required to set aside up to 10% of production for domestic users, Matt Kean says

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Newcastle Herald

Report criticises coal price cap and says gas the real driver of power prices

"A price cap on coal is a short term political fix, not the solution it is being portrayed as, and it may actually make things worse.

Newcastle Herald

Minerals Council report says Labor price cap will fail and possibly push up power prices

Mr Galilee said the report indicated that high power prices were caused by a shortage of electricity supply and warns of a bleak winter next year due to a looming spike in global gas prices,

Newcastle Herald

Minerals Council slams price cap as data confirms state power stations paying well under export prices

Current prices mean much power station coal already under price cap

Newcastle Herald

More than Ukraine war to high coal prices as debate over price caps continue

Why price controls might not work when coal supply is so short

Newcastle Herald

Dan Repacholi says 'no mining tax' but Anthony Albanese refers to 'extraordinary profits'

Labor looks to lift tax from coal, gas sectors

Newcastle Herald

Resources Minister says Labor stands behind coal projects on road to zero emissions

Resources Minister faces protesters before addressing Hunter Coal Festival lunch

Newcastle Herald

IEEFA says record high coal prices will accelerate demise of coal industry

High coal prices a 'two-edged sword' say industry critics

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