Proposed mine expansion near Mudgee borders on a newly discovered “hotspot" for koala activity.
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Scientists warn 'critical' koala habitat under threat from mine expansion
Scientists mapping koala habitat in the NSW central west find it is larger than previously thought, but concerns remain over expansion plans at a nearby coal mine.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Proposed mine expansion near Mudgee borders on a newly discovered “hotspot" for koala activity.
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#Mudgee is a beautiful spot. Koalas, horses, farms, vineyards, fertile soil, favourable climate, historic architecture. Destructive #CorporateCoal has no place in #Mudgee. Expansion is in breech of the World Court. #DoTheRightThing #SaveKoalas #SaveMudgee #ClimateAction 🇦🇺 ⚖️ 🐨 🌱
Scientists warn 'critical' koala habitat under threat from mine expansion
Scientists mapping koala habitat in the NSW central west find it is larger than previously thought, but concerns remain over expansion plans at a nearby coal mine.
www.abc.net.au
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
#Mudgee is a beautiful spot. Koalas, horses, farms, vineyards, fertile soil, favourable climate, historic architecture. Destructive #CorporateCoal has no place in #Mudgee. Expansion is in breech of the World Court. #DoTheRightThing #SaveKoalas #SaveMudgee #ClimateAction 🇦🇺 ⚖️ 🐨 🌱
NSW courts cancel the extension of a large coal mine near Mudgee on the basis of the Court of Appeal overturning the 2022 approval of MACH Energy’s massive Mount Pleasant mine in the Hunter Valley in July. Congrats 🥳 Mudgee District Environment Group! #ClimateAction
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Courts turn on coal mines over climate impacts
The NSW Land and Environment Court invalidated the approval for the Ulan coal mine expansion near Mudgee, based on a precedent set in July.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
NSW courts cancel the extension of a large coal mine near Mudgee on the basis of the Court of Appeal overturning the 2022 approval of MACH Energy’s massive Mount Pleasant mine in the Hunter Valley in July. Congrats 🥳 Mudgee District Environment Group! #ClimateAction
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We just won in court. Two coal approvals overturned in four months — Mount Pleasant and now Ulan Mod 6. You cannot ignore the climate impacts hitting our communities. Bushfires. Floods. Heatwaves. When we stand up, we win. 🌱⚖️🔥
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #NoNewCoal #PeoplePower #Mudgee
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #NoNewCoal #PeoplePower #Mudgee
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We just won in court. Two coal approvals overturned in four months — Mount Pleasant and now Ulan Mod 6. You cannot ignore the climate impacts hitting our communities. Bushfires. Floods. Heatwaves. When we stand up, we win. 🌱⚖️🔥
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #NoNewCoal #PeoplePower #Mudgee
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #NoNewCoal #PeoplePower #Mudgee
More big news today as the Land and Environment Court makes orders, by consent, overturning approval of Glencore’s Ulan Coal Mine expansion.
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
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Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Courts turn on coal mines over climate impacts
The NSW Land and Environment Court invalidated the approval for the Ulan coal mine expansion near Mudgee, based on a precedent set in July.
www.smh.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
More big news today as the Land and Environment Court makes orders, by consent, overturning approval of Glencore’s Ulan Coal Mine expansion.
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
The people of #Mudgee don't take shit from anyone do they. They're seeing off the lead mines as well. #Bowdens Cheers to Johnson Legal and Elaine Johnson. #nswpol #auspol #climate #environment #tourism
NSW courts cancel the extension of a large coal mine near Mudgee on the basis of the Court of Appeal overturning the 2022 approval of MACH Energy’s massive Mount Pleasant mine in the Hunter Valley in July. Congrats 🥳 Mudgee District Environment Group! #ClimateAction
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Courts turn on coal mines over climate impacts
The NSW Land and Environment Court invalidated the approval for the Ulan coal mine expansion near Mudgee, based on a precedent set in July.
www.smh.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Then why does Korean coal company, Yankuang, want to expand the Moolarben mine over 113 hectares of land near Mudgee currently occupied by koalas? #NSWVotes2026 #auspol
November 18, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Then why does Korean coal company, Yankuang, want to expand the Moolarben mine over 113 hectares of land near Mudgee currently occupied by koalas? #NSWVotes2026 #auspol
Weather forecast
Warm and unstable
Is there a bunch of peri and menopausal women who are on the loose?
Warm and unstable
Is there a bunch of peri and menopausal women who are on the loose?
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Weather forecast
Warm and unstable
Is there a bunch of peri and menopausal women who are on the loose?
Warm and unstable
Is there a bunch of peri and menopausal women who are on the loose?
A Mudgee winery just went fully off-grid with 414 solar panels, 1.2MWh battery, zero power bills. powers weddings, wine, and dishwashers. The sun is free. The donkeys are curious. Welcome to the future of agritourism. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Winery becomes Australia's largest to go off the grid
Going off the electricity grid has been transformative for Mudgee's Lowe Wines, which had been struggling with high power bills and supply shortages for years.
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A Mudgee winery just went fully off-grid with 414 solar panels, 1.2MWh battery, zero power bills. powers weddings, wine, and dishwashers. The sun is free. The donkeys are curious. Welcome to the future of agritourism. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Huntington Estate Wines 2025 #mudgee #sparkling #grenache #rose -Very light pink in colour, gentle bouquet of figs, green apples & pears. Lovely floral palate, bright, crisp & nicely dry, making it OH SO DRINKABLE!!!
#ChooseAustralianWine
#ChooseAustralianWine
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Huntington Estate Wines 2025 #mudgee #sparkling #grenache #rose -Very light pink in colour, gentle bouquet of figs, green apples & pears. Lovely floral palate, bright, crisp & nicely dry, making it OH SO DRINKABLE!!!
#ChooseAustralianWine
#ChooseAustralianWine
A Mudgee winery employing 65 people has become the largest of its kind in Oz to go completely off the grid.
Battery storage and 400 solar panels power the cellar door, winery, machinery, processing plant and restaurant.
A net zero case study for the Nats??
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Battery storage and 400 solar panels power the cellar door, winery, machinery, processing plant and restaurant.
A net zero case study for the Nats??
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Winery becomes Australia's largest to go off the grid
Going off the electricity grid has been transformative for Mudgee's Lowe Wines, which had been struggling with high power bills and supply shortages for years.
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A Mudgee winery employing 65 people has become the largest of its kind in Oz to go completely off the grid.
Battery storage and 400 solar panels power the cellar door, winery, machinery, processing plant and restaurant.
A net zero case study for the Nats??
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Battery storage and 400 solar panels power the cellar door, winery, machinery, processing plant and restaurant.
A net zero case study for the Nats??
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
But, but…Matt told us renewables are more expensive
“Mudgee winery has become the largest of its kind in Australia to go completely off the electricity grid. More than 400 solar panels power the cellar door, winery, machinery, processing plant and restaurant”
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“Mudgee winery has become the largest of its kind in Australia to go completely off the electricity grid. More than 400 solar panels power the cellar door, winery, machinery, processing plant and restaurant”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Winery becomes Australia's largest to go off the grid
Going off the electricity grid has been transformative for Mudgee's Lowe Wines, which had been struggling with high power bills and supply shortages for years.
www.abc.net.au
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 AM
But, but…Matt told us renewables are more expensive
“Mudgee winery has become the largest of its kind in Australia to go completely off the electricity grid. More than 400 solar panels power the cellar door, winery, machinery, processing plant and restaurant”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
“Mudgee winery has become the largest of its kind in Australia to go completely off the electricity grid. More than 400 solar panels power the cellar door, winery, machinery, processing plant and restaurant”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Locals 'upset' with decay of mothballed theatre decide to buy it: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-24/movies-to-mudgee-regent-theatre-bought-by-residents/105926030
Locals 'upset' with decay of mothballed theatre decide to buy it
After sitting idle for two decades residents of the NSW town of Mudgee have purchased the iconic Regent Theatre, with plans to return it to its former glory.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Locals 'upset' with decay of mothballed theatre decide to buy it: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-24/movies-to-mudgee-regent-theatre-bought-by-residents/105926030
On 15/10 Nannas joined ‘Make Mudgee a lead-free Zone’ @ PH. Mudgee RegionAction Group& Mudgee Region Health Alliance hosted a wine & food tasting event for Pollies to try their produce, lost if an open cut lead mine pollutes the local area. Lead is toxic, especially for kiddies.
October 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
On 15/10 Nannas joined ‘Make Mudgee a lead-free Zone’ @ PH. Mudgee RegionAction Group& Mudgee Region Health Alliance hosted a wine & food tasting event for Pollies to try their produce, lost if an open cut lead mine pollutes the local area. Lead is toxic, especially for kiddies.
"Back to Obeid," say critics. New 'fast-track housing' laws to fast-track mines and RE projects too
#nswpol #auspol #bowdens #Mudgee
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#nswpol #auspol #bowdens #Mudgee
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Back to Obeid? Fast-track housing laws a stalking house for fast-track mines - Michael West
NSW could return to the Obeid days with new fast-track planning laws for “housing” handing the minister unprecedented power for mines
michaelwest.com.au
October 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
"Back to Obeid," say critics. New 'fast-track housing' laws to fast-track mines and RE projects too
#nswpol #auspol #bowdens #Mudgee
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#nswpol #auspol #bowdens #Mudgee
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A novice mining company, Bowdens, wants to build an open cut greenfield lead mine in the beautiful Mudgee region. There are major health risks to communities as well as workers, yet the Govt is still saying “trust us.”
#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
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#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
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Mines blocked health warnings to workers with toxic blood lead levels
Documents reveal thousands of NSW residents have been exposed to potential lead harm, including mine workers with up to 16 times the threshold to notify authorities.
www.smh.com.au
October 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
A novice mining company, Bowdens, wants to build an open cut greenfield lead mine in the beautiful Mudgee region. There are major health risks to communities as well as workers, yet the Govt is still saying “trust us.”
#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
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#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
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I wonder why our fish numbers are in decline? Mudgee weir, no fish ladder. Come on NSW government, build the promised fish ladders and help our fish recover.
September 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I wonder why our fish numbers are in decline? Mudgee weir, no fish ladder. Come on NSW government, build the promised fish ladders and help our fish recover.
#morningwalk ☀️today we are in Inverell. Out for a walk this morning as the sun came up. Spring has definitely sprung. Next stop tonight Mudgee.
September 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#morningwalk ☀️today we are in Inverell. Out for a walk this morning as the sun came up. Spring has definitely sprung. Next stop tonight Mudgee.
No team in premiership history has ever lost to the Canberra Raiders in Mudgee in golden point extra time and gone on to win the grand final
September 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
No team in premiership history has ever lost to the Canberra Raiders in Mudgee in golden point extra time and gone on to win the grand final
The mother-of-four was paying $186 per week when she moved in six years ago but is now paying $432 per week.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-10/locals-forced-to-leave-mudgee-amid-rental-crisis/102574266
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-10/locals-forced-to-leave-mudgee-amid-rental-crisis/102574266
Karina's rent in her country town doubled in six years, sinking her deep into debt
While this 46-year-old cleaner lives in a government-subsidised house in the NSW country town of Mudgee, others in Karina's home town are simply leaving amid a worsening rental crisis.
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July 9, 2023 at 9:45 PM
The mother-of-four was paying $186 per week when she moved in six years ago but is now paying $432 per week.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-10/locals-forced-to-leave-mudgee-amid-rental-crisis/102574266
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-10/locals-forced-to-leave-mudgee-amid-rental-crisis/102574266
Glencore’s Ulan thermal coal mine near Mudgee was already approved to mine up to 20 million tonnes of thermal coal each year.
The extension will add an extra 18.8 million tonnes, and extend the mine's approval to 2045.
It will also clear up to 37 hectares of native vegetation.
The extension will add an extra 18.8 million tonnes, and extend the mine's approval to 2045.
It will also clear up to 37 hectares of native vegetation.
September 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Glencore’s Ulan thermal coal mine near Mudgee was already approved to mine up to 20 million tonnes of thermal coal each year.
The extension will add an extra 18.8 million tonnes, and extend the mine's approval to 2045.
It will also clear up to 37 hectares of native vegetation.
The extension will add an extra 18.8 million tonnes, and extend the mine's approval to 2045.
It will also clear up to 37 hectares of native vegetation.
There's no way the Bowdens project near #Mudgee can be approved on an outdated EIS and SEARS and without considering this report. The disgraceful contempt for communities and for due process has been revealed in all its ugliness. ##LeadFreeMudgee #nswpol #auspol
September 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
There's no way the Bowdens project near #Mudgee can be approved on an outdated EIS and SEARS and without considering this report. The disgraceful contempt for communities and for due process has been revealed in all its ugliness. ##LeadFreeMudgee #nswpol #auspol
Readers’ Choice 2025: Best Country Escape 🌾
Winner: Mudgee, NSW
Vineyards, farm-to-table dining and small-town charm – Mudgee is your go-to for a country escape done right 🍷
Discover why: australiantraveller.com/australia/readers-choice-best-country-escape
Winner: Mudgee, NSW
Vineyards, farm-to-table dining and small-town charm – Mudgee is your go-to for a country escape done right 🍷
Discover why: australiantraveller.com/australia/readers-choice-best-country-escape
November 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Readers’ Choice 2025: Best Country Escape 🌾
Winner: Mudgee, NSW
Vineyards, farm-to-table dining and small-town charm – Mudgee is your go-to for a country escape done right 🍷
Discover why: australiantraveller.com/australia/readers-choice-best-country-escape
Winner: Mudgee, NSW
Vineyards, farm-to-table dining and small-town charm – Mudgee is your go-to for a country escape done right 🍷
Discover why: australiantraveller.com/australia/readers-choice-best-country-escape
Last day of the found sound music composition workshop in Mudgee today. We have 5 compositions now taking shape from experimental, country to heavy metal (maybe a new genre for field recorded composition?). We have a prize for the most innovative composition. Peer voting. They designed the rules.
January 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Last day of the found sound music composition workshop in Mudgee today. We have 5 compositions now taking shape from experimental, country to heavy metal (maybe a new genre for field recorded composition?). We have a prize for the most innovative composition. Peer voting. They designed the rules.
Repping my new coffee mug from the Country Universities Centre Mudgee on this rainy morning back home at UOW Shoalhaven Campus.
Unfortunately I didn’t bring the Mudgee sunshine back with me. ☀️
#UOW #AcademicSky #Mudgee #CUC 🦘🎓
Unfortunately I didn’t bring the Mudgee sunshine back with me. ☀️
#UOW #AcademicSky #Mudgee #CUC 🦘🎓
March 21, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Repping my new coffee mug from the Country Universities Centre Mudgee on this rainy morning back home at UOW Shoalhaven Campus.
Unfortunately I didn’t bring the Mudgee sunshine back with me. ☀️
#UOW #AcademicSky #Mudgee #CUC 🦘🎓
Unfortunately I didn’t bring the Mudgee sunshine back with me. ☀️
#UOW #AcademicSky #Mudgee #CUC 🦘🎓