Coal mine expansions to continue in NSW despite climate report findings
By Alexander Lewis and Phoebe Pin

Coal mining extensions and expansions will continue, the New South Wales premier says, despite a government-appointed agency finding further approvals were not consistent with emissions targets.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-13/independent-agency-recommends-against-nsw-coal-expansion/106139270

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Government-formed agency recommends against NSW coal industry expansion

Coal mining extensions and expansions will continue, the New South Wales premier says, despite a government-appointed agency finding further approvals were not consistent with emissions targets.

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Canadian traditional owners fear Australian-style LNG development
By Charlie McLean and Kelsey Reid

Canadian hereditary chief Na'Moks wanted to find out what a gas pipeline on his land would look like, so he flew to northern Western Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-09/canada-traditional-owners-in-australia-to-protest-against-gas/106111960

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Canadian traditional owners fear Australian-style LNG development

Canadian hereditary chief Na'Moks wanted to find out what a gas pipeline on his land would look like, so he flew to northern Western Australia.

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Chevron's Gorgon stage 3 backfill development gets $3b go-ahead
By Kimberley Putland and Kelsey Reid

The works will connect gas fields in the Greater Gorgon Area to existing infrastructure on Barrow Island.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-05/chevron-to-continue-development-of-the-gorgon-gas-project/106105984

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Chevron invests $3b to continue development of the Gorgon gas project

The works will connect gas fields in the Greater Gorgon Area to existing infrastructure on Barrow Island. 

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Outback opal miners allowed to operate in new national park
By Hannah Walsh and Maddelin McCosker

The Queensland government's purchase of Vergemont Station last year led to months of uncertainty for miners with tenures inside the former cattle station, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-04/opal-miners-continue-operations-vergemont-station-national-park/106095772

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Opal mining to continue in new Queensland national park, formerly Vergemont Station

The Queensland government's purchase of Vergemont Station last year led to months of uncertainty for miners with tenures inside the former cattle station, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory.

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Authorities install air monitors near Ballarat Goldmine amid dust concerns
By Coco Veldkamp

Ballarat Gold Mine has exceeded national standards for potentially dangerous air pollutants.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-03/epa-to-install-air-monitoring-around-ballarat-goldmine/106085894

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Environment Protection Authority to monitor Ballarat Gold Mine amid air pollution concerns

Ballarat Gold Mine has exceeded national standards for potentially dangerous air pollutants.

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Chinese-backed mining company looks to extend coal mine to 2070
By Katrina Beavan

Yancoal begins plans to extend the life of its central Queensland coal mine, which would see roughly 74 million tonnes of coal extracted over the life of the mine.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-25/yancoal-central-queensland-coal-mine-extension-plans/106037050

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Yancoal begins plans to extend life of central Queensland coal mine to 2070

Yancoal begins plans to extend the life of its central Queensland coal mine, which would see roughly 74 million tonnes of coal extracted over the life of the mine. 

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Alcoa shelves plans to explore Perth Hills for mining expansion
By Cason Ho

US mining giant Alcoa will withdraw part of its plans to expand its mining operations in the world's only jarrah forests, following community concerns around water security and environmental impacts.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/alcoa-shelves-plans-to-explore-perth-hills-for-bauxite-mining/106044264

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Alcoa shelves plans to explore Perth Hills for bauxite mining expansion

US mining giant Alcoa will withdraw part of its plans to expand its mining operations in the world's only jarrah forests, following community concerns around water security and environmental impacts.

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Calls for BHP to end water extraction before culturally significant springs are lost
By Leah MacLennan

Environmentalists are calling for mining giant BHP to end its water extraction from the Great Artesian Basin when a major desalination plant is built in South Australia's north.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/calls-for-end-to-water-extraction-at-great-artesian-basin/106038490

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Calls to end water extraction from Great Artesian Basin before culturally significant springs are lost

Environmentalists are calling for mining giant BHP to end its water extraction from the Great Artesian Basin when a major desalination plant is built in South Australia's north.

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Elusive night parrot filmed drinking water in the Pilbara
By Kelsey Reid and Kelly Gudgeon

After thousands of hours of recording, the elusive night parrot has been captured on camera drinking from a water hole for the first time, reshaping researchers' understanding of their needs.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/thirsty-night-parrot-pilbara/106029246

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Critically endangered night parrot captured by Martu rangers in east Pilbara

After thousands of hours of recording, the elusive night parrot has been captured on camera drinking from a water hole for the first time, reshaping researchers' understanding of their needs. 

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Water is under pressure in the Great Artesian Basin
By Leah MacLennan and Lincoln Rothall

The Great Artesian Basin covers a fifth of Australia and contains water that has been there for millions of years. Now, decades of extraction are taking their toll and traditional owners are fighting a mining giant for compensation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/water-is-under-pressure-in-the-great-artesian-basin/106002448

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Water is under pressure in the Great Artesian Basin

The Great Artesian Basin covers a fifth of Australia and contains water that has been there for millions of years. Now, decades of extraction are taking their toll and traditional owners are fighting a mining giant for compensation.

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