Albanese government approves first new coalmine since taking power
by Lisa Cox from on (#6BNWE)
Environment activists condemn expected decision by Tanya Plibersek to give green light to the Isaac River mine in central Queensland
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The Australian government has approved a new coalmine development for the first time since it was elected last year.
Tanya Plibersek, the federal environment minister, indicated she would give the green light to the Isaac River coalmine in Queensland's Bowen basin. It was announced late on Thursday.
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