Land and Environment Court reject Rocky Hill coal mine appeal

Matthew Kelly
Updated February 8 2019 - 11:08am, first published 11:07am
The view looking across Forbesdale residences, near Gloucester, toward the area for the proposed Rocky Hill coal mine.
The view looking across Forbesdale residences, near Gloucester, toward the area for the proposed Rocky Hill coal mine.

The controversial Rocky Hill coal mine near Gloucester will not be built following a landmark ruling in the Land and Environment Court. 

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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