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7 October 2026

Australia's High Court rules against coal mine in landmark climate case

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Australia's High Court rules against coal mine in landmark climate case

Australia's highest court ruled against a massive coal mine expansion on Wednesday, delivering judgement in what campaigners say is the first climate case to reach the nation's top judicial body.

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