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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to media.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to media during a press conference following a visit to PACCAR Australia in Melbourne. Source: AAP

New power station in the New South Wales Hunter region is at odds with calls from some energy experts and the findings of a major international report.


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By Claire Slattery

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New power station in the New South Wales Hunter region is at odds with calls from some energy experts and the findings of a major international report.



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