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I mentioned this on the FWL thread yesterday and there is another article on page 10 of today's paper.
Basically says Mount Gibson will get the go ahead but the rest of the region may become protected.
Unlike the Pilbara and Goldfields the midwest comprises broadacre farmland and is world renowned for its wild flowers.
It is also much closer to population areas so the ugly face of iron ore mining is far more apparent to the masses who don't often venture far from the city.
Hence a political arena.
The 'ugly face of iron ore' is the lifeblood of those populations. Many work in the industry. I just cannot for the life of me see the WA government committing politcal suicide for the sake of a few flowers.