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flag New South Wales councils protected 574 hectares of bushland with rare koalas from development, citing public support and conservation needs.

flag Newcastle and Lake Macquarie councils have voted to protect 574 hectares of bushland, including a rare chlamydia-free koala population, from housing development and designate it as a national park. flag The move follows 99% public support in consultations, with councils seeking state acquisition, funding via biodiversity offsets from the Hunter Transmission Project, and collaboration with neighboring councils. flag While developer Eden Estates disputes the presence of koalas and argues the land is needed for housing, councils emphasize ecological, health, and conservation benefits.

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