Minns government promised no new coalmines but permits expanding existing sites, despite being behind on climate targets Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast At Branxton community hall in the New South Wales Hunter Valley last week, local resident Janet Murray was given five minutes to speak about plans for the state’s biggest coalmine extension. Before her were dozens of people, also there to share their views about whether the 19-year extension proposed by Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) should be allowed to proceed. Continue reading...