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'Impossible to plan': Hunter mayor wants fixed end date to coal mining

Drayton said a fixed coal exit date would help investors plan as he pointed to Germany’s legislated regional deadlines and transition spending.

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Jeff Drayton wants a firm coal deadline after a German tour. Discover why the mayor says policy uncertainty threatens up to 16,000 regional jobs.

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The transition paradox: planning the Upper Hunter's future, whilst mine approvals continue

Muswellbrook mayor Jeff Drayton demands a firm coal deadline after Germany tour. See why new Hunter mine bids running to 2049 challenge transition plans.

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'Impossible to plan': Hunter mayor wants fixed end date to coal mining

Jeff Drayton wants a firm coal deadline after a German tour. Discover why the mayor says policy uncertainty threatens up to 16,000 regional jobs.

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Newcastle Herald broke the news in Newcastle, Australia on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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