# Latrobe Valley's Coal Era Ends, Captured in Photos

A Guardian photo essay documents the decline of coal mining in Australia's Latrobe Valley, a region long synonymous with coal-powered energy. The images chronicle the closure of mines and the shifting landscape as the area transitions away from fossil fuels. It highlights the visual and economic end of an era for a community built around coal.

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- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/gallery/2026/aug/24/the-end-of-latrobe-valley-coal-in-pictures) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:00:36 GMT