Tag: nsw politics
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COMMUNITY FIGHT CONTINUES AFTER BILL TO STOP WALLARAH 2 FAILS
The community’s battle against the Wallarah 2 coal mine continues, after a bill to rip up its mining licence was thrown out of state parliament yesterday. It’s feared the project could impact the Central Coast’s drinking water – but is subject to a number of strict approval conditions.
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CENTRAL COAST WATER PROTECTION BILL VOTED DOWN
A Greens bill to prevent mining impacting on Central Coast drinking water, has been voted down in the state’s upper house. The legislation had sought to cancel any licences already granted in the catchment, among other measures. The decision comes after residents rallied on Macquarie Street this morning, calling for the Wallarah 2 coal mine…
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COUNCIL CALLS FOR EXTRA FUNDING AFTER SNOWY HYDRO STOUSH
With the state election just eight days away, the Central Coast Council is pushing for more funding. The Mayor adamant the region’s being shortchanged by changes the Snowy Hydro Legacy fund.
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LABOR LOCKED IN UNION STOUSH OVER WALLARAH 2
Labor and the mining union remain at loggerheads over the party’s failure to support the contentious Wallarah 2 coal project. But the local member is standing firm, saying his party’s position will not change.
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LABOR PROMISES WATER CASH WILL FLOW COAST’S WAY
$10 million will flow the Central Coast’s way, if Labor gains power at the state election. Today, opposition leader Michael Daley launched the party’s local compaign, promising to fix the region’s water quality.
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NSW GREENS UNVEIL TEAM FOR CENTRAL COAST SEATS
The Central Coast Greens have unveiled their team ahead of the March state election. It comes as all three of the key political parties point to the health of the Tuggerah Lakes region as a major issue heading to the polls.