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flag Australian minister approves Robbins Island wind farm, despite environmental concerns.

flag Australian Environment Minister Murray Watt has approved a controversial 100-turbine wind farm on Robbins Island in Tasmania, after eight years of deliberation. flag Expected to power 422,000 homes and reduce emissions by 3.4 million tonnes annually, the project faces environmental concerns over impacts on endangered species like the orange-bellied parrot and Tasmanian devils. flag The government has imposed conditions, including conservation funding and barriers to prevent disease spread, to address these issues. flag Construction, set to begin in 2031, will create 350 direct and 50 ongoing jobs.

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