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‘Down but not out’: Queensland farmers end 11-year legal fight against New Acland coalmine expansion

Oakey Coal Action Alliance says it will still oppose ‘inappropriate’ mining after abandoning court appeal to stop New Hope Group’s project

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Oakey's New Acland coal mine faces fresh Land Court challenge over water licence

Oakey's New Acland coal mine faces fresh Land Court challenge over water licence

Just when the controversial New Acland mine expansion seemed all but complete, an eleventh-hour legal bid aims to stop it in its tracks.

Water licence win reignites hotly disputed coal mine

Water licence win reignites hotly disputed coal mine

A controversial Queensland coal mine expansion will be fast-tracked after the decision to grant a water licence was endorsed by internal review.

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Environmental groups plan fresh legal action against mine as New Acland ramps up recruitment drive

Environmental groups are planning fresh legal action against the New Acland Coal mine, arguing a permit obtained by the mine is "a licence to take or interfere with water".

Review may send Acland mine back to court

Queensland's water department is reviewing a decision to grant a licence to the controversial expansion of New Hope's Acland coal mine.

Doubts over Qld coal mine's water licence

The Queensland water department made a "shocking error of judgement" granting New Hope's Acland mine a licence and a review is needed, activists say.

New Acland coal mine expansion begins in Queensland

Preliminary earthworks begin for a coal mine in southern Queensland after an approval process spanning 15 years.

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Qld premier 'pleased' with new coal mine

Qld premier 'pleased' with new coal mine

The Queensland premier has welcomed the approval of the New Acland coal mine, which will produce up to 7.5 million tonnes per year until 2034.

Qld's Acland coal mine gets water licence

Qld's Acland coal mine gets water licence

The Queensland government has granted water licence to New Hope Group for the expansion of its New Acland coal mine, allowing it to start work on the project.

Locals in regional Queensland town Oakey are divided over plans to reopen New Acland thermal coal mine

Locals in regional Queensland town Oakey are divided over plans to reopen New Acland thermal coal mine

The New Hope mining company pushed for 14 years to expand the New Acland mine near the Queensland town of Oakey. Now it's been approved, but some locals say they'll fight it "like a mongrel dog".

Queensland resources minister approves expansion of New Acland coalmine

Queensland resources minister approves expansion of New Acland coalmine

New Hope prepares to resume mining operations near Oakey as it seeks water licence, while local landowners respond with dismay

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Qld's New Acland coal mine leases approved

Qld's New Acland coal mine leases approved

Stage three of southern Queensland's New Acland coal mine is "just one step away" after the state's resources minister granted the project's mining leases.

Queensland gives environmental approval to New Acland coalmine expansion

Queensland gives environmental approval to New Acland coalmine expansion

Activists horrified by decision to give green light to stage three of the New Hope Group’s controversial mine

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Qld govt approves coalmine's expansion

Qld govt approves coalmine's expansion

The Queensland government has given approval to the expansion of a controversial thermal coalmine, which will lift its output and extend its life until 2034.

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New Acland Coal Mine agreement with Qld government a result of bullying, lawyer says

An environmental lawyer says the Qld government succumbed to "bullying" by failing to prosecute over alleged illegal mining activity in the state's south, as the company involved awaits approvals for its third stage expansion.

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