Newcastle Herald

Family business says it's on the brink of collapse after EPA court battle

Madeline Link
January 16 2025 - 4:30am
JET Group owner Damien Jensen said an EPA court battle has left him financially and emotionally destroyed. Picture by Peter Lorimer
JET Group owner Damien Jensen said an EPA court battle has left him financially and emotionally destroyed. Picture by Peter Lorimer

A FAMILY-OWNED business at Lake Macquarie says it is on the brink of collapse after a drawn-out battle with the Environment Protection Authority cost it $1.5 million in legal fees.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

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Madeline Link is a born and bred Novocastrian who started her career as a journalist in the New England North West in 2016. She is an experienced council and court reporter, former deputy editor of the Northern Daily Leader and two-time Kennedy Award finalist. In unrelated incidents, she previously reported on country music in Australia's country music capital and was once flung across Lake Macquarie in a power boat at more than 100 kilometres per hour. Maddie now works at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on Newcastle council. To keep up with my stories, follow my X @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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