My Muswellbrook: mapping place identity and pride in place

<p dir="ltr">This report presents the findings from a qualitative research project that engaged community members across Muswellbrook Local Government Area (LGA) in a participatory research process exploring what Muswellbrook means to them and their views on what the future closure of BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine might mean for Muswellbrook as a place. The project, which has been funded by BHP Mt Arthur Coal's community investment program, was conducted by researchers from the University of Newcastle, who undertook workshops with community members in Muswellbrook from March to December 2024.</p>