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flag Activists urge NSW to protect 574 hectares of bushland in Newcastle from development to preserve endangered species.

flag Environmentalists and local leaders are pushing the New South Wales government to protect 574 hectares of bushland in Newcastle’s Link Road Forest as a national park, opposing plans to build over 4,000 homes on the site. flag The area, home to endangered species like koalas and powerful owls, is part of a state initiative to develop around 7,800 homes across five locations. flag Campaigners stress the importance of preserving biodiversity and expanding NSW’s protected areas, currently at about 10%. flag Developer Eden Estates Pty Ltd, managed by Harrington, says it will build on less than half the land, prioritize affordable housing and community facilities, and use a 600-hectare offset site at Ellalong Lagoon. flag The government has started a rezoning process with environmental assessments underway, and public consultation is expected in 2026.

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