Coal mine proposal in the Hunter Valley creates a rift in the local community

The brown paddocks of the Yarraman Park Stud in Scone are home to equine royalty.

Among them is I Am Invincible, chosen as the first mating partner for the recently retired champion Winx.

But Australia's most expensive sire — which commands a stud fee of nearly $250,000 — may not be as invincible as its name suggests.

Its future, along with the drought-affected Hunter Valley stud it calls home, could be under threat if a controversial coal mine is approved nearby.

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Article written by: Eliza Goetze