Save Wollar

Save Wollar Wollar village under threat by Wilpinjong Mine Extension.We need support in blocking this, write submissions , send emails to pollies, sign petitions,

The village of Wollar was declared in March 1885. Wollar is an aboriginal word meaning 'a flat near a creek' and is situated about 45 kms from Mudgee in NSW, in between Bylong and Mudgee, not far from the Goulburn River National Park. Wollar has been a thriving rural village, supported by the many farming families from properties such as Tichular, Wandoona, Barrigan, Wollara and Derowen, just to n

ame a few. It once had a police station, post office, hotel, butter factory, butcher shop and bakery. It still has a primary school and general store but the majority of the property in and around Wollar has in recent years been purchased by American energy company Peabody Energy for the operations of the Wilpinjong open cut coal mine. The community of Wollar has been decimated, with Peabody promising the world but then proceeding to remove as much life from the village as they could. Locals were told that there would be minimal impacts from noise and dust and zero impact from spontaneous combustion. Instead the remaining community have had to endure all of the above, not to mention the speeding mine traffic, stranded assets (no one wants to buy in Wollar, only the mine) and the buildings owned by the mine are deteriorating every day with asbestos present in most poorly secured dwellings. The purpose of the Wollar Progress Association is to create some awareness of a number of issues:
1- Even though there was a so-called wake in 2012, we're very much still here with a strong, passionate core group determined to have a voice.
2- There is a strong sense of community for those that remain and we want to promote and enjoy events such as the August fundraiser.
3- This mine has been unable to live up to what they promised and any further expansion must not be approved. The remaining community also don't want to dwell on just anti-mining sentiment; we want to enjoy what we have while we have it and strive to hang on to the strong sense of community Wollar has enjoyed in spades for 130 years.

04/02/2026

Since 1955 the Nature Conservation Council has been the voice for nature in NSW. We advocate and campaign to protect nature and for a safe climate.

Some light shining in Wollar on a very dark day in Bondi
15/12/2025

Some light shining in Wollar on a very dark day in Bondi

The Xmas lights going up
15/12/2025

The Xmas lights going up

Meanwhile back in Wollar , we had a wonderful visit from a mob of young, passionate people from Sydney, all keen to expe...
17/11/2025

Meanwhile back in Wollar , we had a wonderful visit from a mob of young, passionate people from Sydney, all keen to experience the spirit of the bush and the sorrow of the coal mines destruction.The Wollar Hall was pumping , talkfest between all, from 4 yo's to 74 yo's, Great food , vibrant conversation and creativity.The Hall became a well used camp.

17/11/2025

Major win !!!!! Mudgee District Environment Group has managed to overturn Ulan Coal Modification 6 in court.This affects their application for Mod 8. You still have till tomorrow to put in an application objecting to Mod 8 ! And thanks go to the 297 people who objected to the Wilpinjong extension application, well exceeded our dreams and hopes.Blessings of hope to all.

Congratulations to Wollar community member Cher for successfully attaining her Fire Truck drivers qualifications. As thi...
10/11/2025

Congratulations to Wollar community member Cher for successfully attaining her Fire Truck drivers qualifications.
As things get drier, Cumbo brigade will appreciate your efforts as will the rest of the community. Well done!

06/11/2025
27/10/2025
27/10/2025

Only 3 days left before submissions close for the Peabody mine extensions application .Support our small community and the greater community by strongly objecting to Wilpinjong Coal mines extension. Every objection is a voice .

23/10/2025

The small village of Wollar has survived against the odds, even as coal mines have expanded and increasingly threatened the environment and local way of life.

Now, Peabody Energy’s so-called “small” Wilpinjong Coal Mine expansion is the next big threat. In reality, it’s a major step towards a massive mine that would push right up to the northern boundary of Wollar village and keep digging for decades.

Submissions are now open on Peabody’s Wilpinjong Coal Mine Modification 3 but they close soon, on Thursday 30 October 2025 - can you make a submission today using the handy guide from Mudgee Coal Alert?

📘 Submission Guide

✍️ Make a Submission

This so-called “modification” is really another coal expansion that would:

Destroy more Wiradjuri cultural heritage sites
Wipe out a biodiversity hotspot for threatened microbats and the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater
Impact Wollar Creek
And heap more social distress on a community that’s already endured too much.
Wollar sits at the crossroads of the energy transition - it’s the starting point for the Central West Renewable Energy Zone. The people of Wollar deserve the chance to thrive again and move toward a safe, renewable energy future.

You can help make that happen by joining together to help stop Peabody’s latest expansion. Our friends at Mudgee Coal Alert have prepared a submission guide with key points you can use, available at the links below:

📘 Submission Guide

✍️ Make a Submission

Help the Transition. Save Wollar.

Fi, on behalf of Lock the Gate Alliance and Mudgee Coal Alert

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