Local farmers are up in arms about a raft of changes the NSW Government is proposing in a Draft Water …
Mask mandate in NSW schools scrapped
The mask mandate in NSW schools has been scrapped. The State Government announced the change in COVID rules for schools …
Offshore exploration for minerals, petroleum or coal off the table in NSW
Anyone seeking to undertake offshore exploration or mining off the NSW coast ‘need not bother’ under a new policy announced …
Historic land agreement could see thousands of homes built in the Hunter
A Memorandum of Understanding between a Local Aboriginal Land Council and Landcom could see thousands of homes built in the …
Final funding gap of Newcastle Art Gallery expansion filled by state and federal government
It’s been years in the making, but the final funding gap for the Newcastle Art Gallery expansion has been filled. …
World first hydrogen batteries to be mass produced in the Hunter
A local company will mass produce hydrogen storage technology, thanks to a cash injection from the state government. $5 million …
New sport and recreation facility at Myuna Bay gets the green light
After going through four state government sports ministers who were ready to sign off on it before they were booted …
No singing and dancing rule and mask wearing extended for another month in NSW
There’ll be no singing or dancing at pubs and nightclubs and masks will remain mandatory at all indoor venues for …
Masks back in the Hunter
After a backflip on “personal responsibility” from the NSW Premier, we’re waking up to reintroduced restrictions today. From today, masks …
Final link of Nelson Bay Road upgrade unveiled
The route of the remaining section of Nelson Bay Road between Williamtown and Bobs Farm has been locked in. The …