Teens take on Government to stop mine expansion

Anjali Sharma (fourth from left) and supporters

Anjali Sharma (fourth from left) and supporters Source: SBS/Abby Dinham

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A group of teenagers and an 86-year-old nun have launched a class action in Federal Court today, to try to stop the expansion of the Vickery coalmine in New South Wales.

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