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State of play: counting continues in the Hunter's council elections

Where Cessnock, Dungog, Maitland, Singleton councils are up to.

Newcastle Herald

Singleton: too early to tell, incumbent mayor in top spot

More than 10,000 votes still need to be tallied.

Newcastle Herald

Singleton shake-up: almost half of incumbent councillors not standing

Twelve candidates are vying for 10 positions.

Newcastle Herald

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Watson to run for mayor as Labor names Singleton Council candidates

Voters will cast their ballots on September 14

Newcastle Herald

Labor finally concedes to Nats after intense battle for Upper Hunter

After the fifth day of counting Labor said it was obvious they had lost.

Newcastle Herald

Nats' Dave Layzell pulls further ahead in Upper Hunter but Labor won't concede

The National's Dave Layzell pulls further ahead in Upper Hunter after claiming victory in the marginal seat

Newcastle Herald

Nationals' Dave Layzell wins tight race against Labor's Peree Watson to retain Upper Hunter

Dave Layzell holds off Labor's Peree Watson to retain the ultra-marginal seat of Upper Hunter for the Coalition.

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Nationals declare victory in Upper Hunter

Voting continued at a snail's pace in the crucial seat of Upper Hunter on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

'Too close to call': One pre-poll booth could determine Upper Hunter seat

A result in the seat of Upper Hunter will not be known at least until Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

"I'm certainly not upset about where we are": Nats close in on Upper Hunter

With 44% of votes counted, Upper Hunter was too close to call as counting wrapped up Saturday night.

Newcastle Herald

Preferences hold the key to Upper Hunter as NSW votes

An Independent's decision to preference Labor could tip the balance of power.

Newcastle Herald

Labor will retain its seats and may gain Upper Hunter in tomorrow's poll

A Hunter perspective on the election

Newcastle Herald

Transport, cost of living and cannabis: Hunter candidates share their top priorities

The Herald asked all candidates in the Hunter's nine seats what their top three priorities were ahead of the NSW election.

Newcastle Herald

Election Diary: Does Labor think Upper Hunter is a 'key seat'?

Why hasn't Chris Minns been to an electorate hanging on a tiny margin?

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King Coal dethroned as focus of campaign in Upper Hunter

It is perhaps a measure of how much the climate wars have calmed in recent times that coal is no longer the word on the lips of the main combatants in Upper Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Labor promises new high school for Huntlee

"A Labor government will deliver a high school for this community," the party's Upper Hunder candidate said.

Newcastle Herald

Shooters gunning for Upper Hunter

Three candidates who won more than a third of the vote in the 2021 Upper Hunter by-election are not running this time.

Newcastle Herald

Labor targets Upper Hunter as key marginal seat

A boundary redraw has made Upper Hunter the third most marginal seat in NSW.

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Singleton bypass families angry at 'lowball' compulsory acquisition prices

'Highway robbery' at the Singleton bypass

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Labor announces state election candidate for Upper Hunter

"I'm under no illusions this will be a tough ask."

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