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Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
How Juanita Nielsen sparked reforms that transformed city landscapes
Iconic Australian anti-development activist Juanita Nielsen left behind far more than a deeply disturbing whodunnit mystery when she disappeared, presumed murdered, 50 years ago, next month. Her death also sparked a huge range of planning and policy changes that transformed the landscapes of our cities, and are now back under the spotlight, a new book to be released on Saturday argues. Some say the reforms that sprang from the urban warfare that erupted on Sydney's streets between developers and conservationists in the 1970s over plans for high-density housing in the city's east helped precipitate today's current national housing crisis; others argue they need to be further strengthened to protect our cities. 'I don't think there's any doubt that Juanita Nielsen's death made the environment for developing land much tougher for many years, if not decades,' said Mark Skelsey, author of Views To Die For: Murder, Anarchy and the Battle for Sydney's Future. 'It initiated popular movies, plays and books which cast developers as villains and which really had a long-term influence on housing and development levels. 'She was also a strong advocate for public participation in planning decisions which increased people's influence and put heritage protection on the agenda, which both have the power to inhibit development. And she campaigned too for affordable housing and for developers to retain portions of projects for affordable housing, which still rings true today.' Loading Skelsey, a communications consultant and former NSW Department of Planning staffer, was determined to take a fresh look at Nielsen's activism through the prism of housing planning, rather than about the circumstances of her death. While he charts her role as a publisher of the newspaper NOW, campaigning against developers' plans to demolish the historic terraces on Kings Cross's Victoria Street for high-rise towers of luxury apartments – which eventually led to her death – he looks closely at her legacy.
The Age
2 days ago
- The Age
How Juanita Nielsen sparked reforms that transformed city landscapes
Iconic Australian anti-development activist Juanita Nielsen left behind far more than a deeply disturbing whodunnit mystery when she disappeared, presumed murdered, 50 years ago, next month. Her death also sparked a huge range of planning and policy changes that transformed the landscapes of our cities, and are now back under the spotlight, a new book to be released on Saturday argues. Some say the reforms that sprang from the urban warfare that erupted on Sydney's streets between developers and conservationists in the 1970s over plans for high-density housing in the city's east helped precipitate today's current national housing crisis; others argue they need to be further strengthened to protect our cities. 'I don't think there's any doubt that Juanita Nielsen's death made the environment for developing land much tougher for many years, if not decades,' said Mark Skelsey, author of Views To Die For: Murder, Anarchy and the Battle for Sydney's Future. 'It initiated popular movies, plays and books which cast developers as villains and which really had a long-term influence on housing and development levels. 'She was also a strong advocate for public participation in planning decisions which increased people's influence and put heritage protection on the agenda, which both have the power to inhibit development. And she campaigned too for affordable housing and for developers to retain portions of projects for affordable housing, which still rings true today.' Loading Skelsey, a communications consultant and former NSW Department of Planning staffer, was determined to take a fresh look at Nielsen's activism through the prism of housing planning, rather than about the circumstances of her death. While he charts her role as a publisher of the newspaper NOW, campaigning against developers' plans to demolish the historic terraces on Kings Cross's Victoria Street for high-rise towers of luxury apartments – which eventually led to her death – he looks closely at her legacy.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ulan coal mine in NSW, Australia, granted approval for expansion
Glencore Australia's Ulan coal mine near Mudgee, New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has received approval from the NSW Department of Planning to expand its underground operations, according to a report by ABC News. The approval allows for an additional 18.8 million tonnes (mt) of coal extraction and extends the mine's lifespan until 2035. The Ulan coal mine, one of Australia's largest, has approval to extract nearly 330mt of ore over the next two decades. A spokesperson for Glencore Australia expressed the company's satisfaction with the approval, stating: 'The modification will provide ongoing employment opportunities for people at Ulan Coal Complex.' Despite the economic benefits, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water had raised concerns about the project's potential environmental impact. The department identified 21 native species at risk due to the mine's expansion, with 17 hectares of native vegetation set to be cleared. However, the NSW Department of Planning has concluded that the impacts on native wildlife can be 'avoided, managed and offset,', imposing 13 conditions to mitigate the effects on biodiversity, water, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and Aboriginal cultural heritage. The department stated that the project's GHG emissions are expected to account for less than 0.1% of the state's targets for 2030 and 2035. As part of the conditions, Glencore Australia must prepare a Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Plan in consultation with the Environment Protection Authority within six months. In related news, Mt. Labo Exploration and Development, a subsidiary of RTG Mining, has formed a strategic partnership with Glencore International for the Mabilo copper and gold project in the Philippines. This agreement, signed in March, includes offtake agreements and a financing package, with plans to proceed with long-form documentation. "Ulan coal mine in NSW, Australia, granted approval for expansion" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
