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Coal Miner’s Victory Amid Grief | Australia News
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A coal miner from regional NSW has been awarded over $1.3 million after a spinal injury at work, with the court finding Peabody Energy Australia negligent. Tony Ticehurst, now permanently disabled and reliant on the age pension, has endured three surgeries and lost his ability to work, enjoy hobbies, or even manage basic household tasks. The emotional weight deepens with the tragic loss of his daughter Molly, who helped him with daily chores before being murdered — a loss that now coincides with the sentencing of her killer being moved up. The court recognized the company’s failure to protect workers, awarding compensation for medical bills, future lost income, and ongoing care — a hard-won victory amid profound personal grief.
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