Environmental assessment reports warn of dire consequences for koalas

Matthew Kelly
April 11 2021 - 8:00am
Loser: Koala populations exist within the areas under investigation for a new Lower Hunter dam.
Loser: Koala populations exist within the areas under investigation for a new Lower Hunter dam.

Core Lower Hunter koala habitat would be lost if a new dam was built in the region, environmental assessment documents warn.

Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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