Several active transport projects across the Hunter have all received a share of almost $40 million to get the projects …
List of Hunter councils against proposed increase to Emergency Services Levy grows
Hunter Councils are banning together against a proposed increase to the Emergency Services Levy (ESL). The ESL is a cost …
Movement on long-delayed plans to fix erosion at Stockton Beach
There’s some movement on the long-delayed plans to sort out fixing beach erosion on Stockton Beach which has stripped foreshores …
A dozen Hunter pharmacies able to prescribe first GP medications from today
About a dozen pharmacists in the Hunter are participating in the NSW Government’s community pharmacy prescribing trial that gets underway …
Liaison group to help inform about Walka Water Works
Maitland residents are being invited to put their interest forward for a new community liaison group that will help guide …
“It’s a challenge, but its been planned for,” said state’s new Energy Minister on Liddell
The state’s new Energy Minister Penny Sharpe, says all options are on the table with regard to the imminent closure …
Hunter MP’s score cabinet positions
Half of the new-look NSW Labor frontbench is female for the first time ever and the Hunter has a strong …
Labor landslide continues locally
The Labor landslide has continued locally with seven ALP electorates retaining their seats. Cessnock, Charlestown, Maitland, Port Stephens, Swansea, Newcastle …
NSW Labor accused of “fake commitment”
A funding announcement by NSW Labor to replace an antiquated bridge in Maitland is being labelled a “fake commitment”. Ahead …
Major work on final stage of Newcastle Inner City Bypass getting underway “soon”
Transport for NSW says work on the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass will get underway …