Commonwealth approves 100-turbine wind farm while environmentalists fear for endangered species in Tasmania

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-08-30

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After years of delays, the largest wind farm project in Tasmania’s history has received final Commonwealth approval. The decision to proceed with the Robbins Island wind farm has been welcomed by the proponent and the state government, but environmental groups have vowed to continue to fight against it.
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