Residents and City of Newcastle voice opposition to Minmi Estate proposal during Joint Regional Planning Panel

Matthew Kelly
Updated December 5 2022 - 6:58pm, first published 12:49pm
Land clearing currently underway on the eastern side of Minmi, which will form part of the housing estate. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Land clearing currently underway on the eastern side of Minmi, which will form part of the housing estate. Picture by Peter Lorimer

A decision on the Hunter's largest residential housing subdivision at Minmi is likely to be deferred following a meeting that saw residents accuse the developer of destroying local communities and the surrounding environment in the pursuit of profit.

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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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