NSW to ban new coalmines – but will allow existing ones to get even bigger

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Guardian: NSW to ban new coalmines – but will allow existing ones to get even bigger.

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NSW to ban new coalmines – but will allow existing ones to get even bigger

Guardian •published Mar 20, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC •fetched Mar 20, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC