1261 Mount Darragh Road, Lochiel NSW 2549, Australia
The property at 1261 Mount Darragh Road is a standalone house.
New South Wales holds some of Australia's largest black‑coal resources and contributes a significant share of the nation's coal exports, especially through ports like Newcastle. Coal mining has historically driven economic activity and revenue for the state.
Coal mining can cause land disturbance, soil erosion, water and air pollution, and greenhouse‑gas emissions. These impacts have prompted criticism and calls for stronger regulation and eventual phase‑out of coal use.
The Port of Newcastle, located in New South Wales, is the world's largest and most efficient coal handling operation, servicing two terminals: Carrington and Kooragang.
At the federal level, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and the Clean Energy Act 2011 apply. In New South Wales, state laws cover mining, land‑use planning, biodiversity, water, and pollution control under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
Australia remains a leading global coal exporter, but the sector faces growing criticism for its carbon emissions, with recent government targets aiming to reduce emissions by 43 % by 2030 and achieve net‑zero by 2050. Several coal mines are slated for closure, and there is increasing pressure to transition away from coal.
