NSW approves coal mine at Jerrys Plains despite protests from nearby horse stud farms
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Proposals for open-cut mines on the site had been rejected in 2012 and 2017.
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The Independent Planning Commission (IPC) in New South Wales has approved a proposed underground coal mine in the state s Hunter Valley, a week after China placed a ban on Australian imports.
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The approval comes just weeks after China moved to block Australian coal Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon says the project shows the strength of the mining industry
Malabar Resources was seeking approval to mine 148 million tonnes of coal for the next 26 years at Jerrys Plains near Muswellbrook.
Sounders fans support team differently for MLS Cup championship due to pandemic restrictions
Supporting the Sounders during their Championship run in a pandemic
SEATTLE - On Saturday, the Seattle Sounders will take on Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup, however supporting the team this year in person will be unlike any other due to the pandemic.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 will prevent anything like that from happening in 2020.
However, restaurants are still showing their spirit in any way they can.
“We’ll be running our gameday specials all day,” said Roland Remolana.
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Remolana is a bartender at Deluxe Bar and Grill in Seattle. He said they will be open for business during the game, but folks have to stay outside due to COVID-19 restrictions.