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Chain Valley coal mine extension approval for Central Coast risks breaching NSW Climate Laws April 9 2026 The approval of a new coal mine extension in New South Wales will test the state’s climate laws, after legal analysis from former Court of Appeal Justice John Basten KC revealed any new coal approvals risk being struck down by Courts due to their inconsistency with the state’s binding 2050 emissions reduction target, NSW Greens have pointed out.

The fauna bridge on Mona Vale Road East – will it be a bridge to nowhere? A proposed change of zoning for land in Ingleside could jeopardise the future operation of a planned fauna corridor, including a fauna bridge and underpass on Mona Vale Road East. This could isolate threatened fauna in Ingleside Chase Reserve, leading to long term decline and possible local extinction. Fauna bridge on Mona Vale Road East. Ingleside Chase Reserve is on left.

Council's Draft Tree Management Policy Open for Feedback The Northern Beaches Council is inviting feedback on its new draft Tree Management Policy which the council states ‘aims to strengthen tree assessment and protection requirements and expand the local green links between natural areas’.