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History repeating? Dulwich Homestead in the crosshairs of new mining plan
1+ week, 4+ day ago (799+ words) A recent newspaper advertisement has raised community concerns that another historic homestead in the Singleton district could be threatened by coal mining acticity. Dulwich Homestead at Falbrook, Glennies Creek which was built in the 1820s and 30s and is currently privately owned…...
On the block? billion-dollar sale rumours swirl for Maxwell Underground Mine
2+ week, 3+ day ago (363+ words) It is being reported that Maxwell Underground mine, near Muswellbrook could be placed on the market. The Australian published a story yesterday saying the underground mine could be the next big ticket time for sale in the coal sector, with…...
Career launchpad: Glencore opens applications for 2027 graduate program
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (377+ words) Applications are now open for Glencore's 2027 Graduate Program, offering university graduates the opportunity to launch their careers in the Hunter Valley with one of Australia's biggest mining companies. Open to graduates in engineering, environmental science, geology, accounting, health and safety,…...
311 alerts in 2025, but EPA says mines are effectively managing dust
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (421+ words) Hunter mines are suppressing dust and minimising impacts on local air quality, according to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)'s recent Bust the Dust campaign. This is despite the fact that during 2025 the Upper Hunter's 14 air quality monitors recorded…...