Hunter Valley

Bloomfield Group Rix's Creek mine extension proposal

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Bloomfield Group proposes Rix's Creek mine extension near Singleton

The Bloomfield Group has applied to extend operations at the Rix's Creek North open-cut mine near Singleton, Australia, for an additional 14 years. If the proposal is approved, mining would continue from 2035 until 2049.

NSW coal mining and climate litigation

8 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: NSW Premier Chris Minns rules out further coal job interventions

In New South Wales, the approval and subsequent legal challenges of coal mine expansions have highlighted tensions between economic interests and climate obligations. The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (

Hunter region industry awards

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Hunter region builders win multiple HIA Housing Awards

The Hunter region has seen multiple local businesses recognized in hospitality and construction sectors. In the hospitality industry, four establishments—the Bradford Hotel, George Darby Hotel, Nags Head Hotel, and NINET

Upper Hunter coal mining transition debate

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Upper Hunter Mayor calls for legislated end-date for coal mining

Muswellbrook Mayor Jeff Drayton has advocated for a legislated end date for coal mining in the Upper Hunter region to facilitate a ‘just transition’. Following a study tour of Germany’s clean energy transition, Drayton n

Justin Holbrook coaching tenure with Newcastle Knights

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Newcastle Knights extend coach Justin Holbrook until 2030

Newcastle Knights head coach Justin Holbrook has transitioned from a leading candidate for the NRL Coach of the Year award to securing a long-term contract extension with the club. Following a period where Holbrook was