Adani admits breaching environmental conditions for Carmichael coalmine

Exclusive: Mining company says it self-reported' wildlife spotter should have been present when land was cleared but says no environmental harm was done

Adani has admitted breaching its environmental conditions for the Carmichael coalmine again - clearing an area surrounded by potential koala habitat without a promised wildlife safeguard.

Guardian Australia has confirmed the federal environment department is investigating an allegation of non-compliance" related to land-clearing at a quarry being used primarily to provide material for the construction of Adani's rail line.