Manyana bushland clearing halted as protest group launches federal court challenge

Developer Ozy Homes agrees to stop works and allow ecological experts to assess unburnt site

Clearing of bushland in the small New South Wales south coast town of Manyana will be halted temporarily after a community environment group trying to save the unburnt habitat began legal action in the federal court.

Ozy Homes has a development consent for the 20 hectares that dates back to 2008.