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Wednesday, 25 February 2026
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Funding flows for community groups T H I RT Y-T H R E E community organisations in the Gloucester and Stroud regions have benefited from a share in $92,000 through Stratford Coal’s 2026 Community Support Program. The funding will support a diverse range of local organisations including primary and high schools, rural fire services, creative and cultural associations, historical societies, sporting clubs, community halls, country clubs, preschool services and support groups. Over 30 community representatives attended a presentation on 3 February at The Little Avon in Gloucester to celebrate the funding boost. Rod Williams of the
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Stratford Coal is investing over $92,000 across 33 community organisations in the Gloucester and Stroud regions through its 2026 Community Support Program.
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Renewable hub plan raises worker housing questions
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
By John WATTS
CONCERNS have been raised about where to accommodate construction workers if a major renewable energy project goes ahead.
As reported by NOTA (2/10/2024), the Stratford Coal Mine has come to the end of its useful life and owners Yancoal have lodged an
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application with the NSW Department of Planning seeking to convert the site into a solar/pumped hydro renewable energy hub.
Yancoal’s application indicated that 350 workers would be employed during the CONTINUED Page 3
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