Royalties for rejuvenation fund to help coal-dependent communities after mines close

Andrew Messenger
Updated April 22 2021 - 7:35am, first published 7:33am
FUTURE PLAN: Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the new fund would help build a future for communities after coal. Photo: Gareth Gardner
FUTURE PLAN: Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the new fund would help build a future for communities after coal. Photo: Gareth Gardner

NSW Government will set aside $25 million every year year to help coal-dependent communities rebuild their economy when a local mine closes.

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Andrew Messenger

Andrew Messenger

Northern Daily Leader journalist

Politics, environment and energy journalist at the Northern Daily Leader. I also write about health, bushfires and occasionally music. I'm a Brisbane boy by way of Charleville and Hobart who now lives in in beautiful New England. Get me at andrew.messenger@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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