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Labor pledges Hunter authority to guide renewables power shift

State Labor has committed to creating a Hunter clean energy transition authority to help the region adjust to unprecedented social and economic change in coming years.

Newcastle Herald

Still no dredging in Swansea channel as February target passes

The February deadline for much-needed dredging in the Swansea channel has passed without work beginning and NSW Labor is calling the situation an example of a government failure and a broken promise.

Newcastle Herald

Swansea pool set for an upgrade thanks to $900,000 cash splash

Swansea Swim Centre will get a much-needed upgrade thanks to a $900,000 cash splash from the state government.

Newcastle Herald

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First home buyers in property tax battle

Owners can only hold two properties at any given time, but the scheme won't cover a third home.

Newcastle Herald

Labor papers over Dan Andrews pledge

'We'll work with the sector on this'

Newcastle Herald

Swansea Channel dredging on hold over endangered birds

A new navigation option is being investigated for Swansea Channel.

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Hunter bus privatisation in the spotlight under Labor election promise

"What happened to our bus services in Newcastle is a clear example of why privatisation doesn't work."

Newcastle Herald

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New winding boardwalk with panoramic views of Pirrita Island a summer must-do

A winding walk through the mangroves with panoramic views of Pirrita Island is expected to be a major drawcard for nature tourists on the shores of Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald

Labor announces state election candidate for Upper Hunter

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

Newcastle Herald

Port bill passes lower house with bipartisan support

The government will remove restrictions on Port of Newcastle building a freight terminal if the private operator tops up its $1.75 billion lease payment to the state.

Newcastle Herald

Funding boost for Belmont Hospital emergency department

Funding "critical" to take pressure off Belmont's frontline health workers: Catley.

Newcastle Herald

Boardriders push for pipeline from Swansea Channel to fix broken barrels

Boardriders want sand dredged from Swansea Channel piped to Blacksmiths Beach in an effort to reverse the impact of sand erosion on surfable waves and safety.

Newcastle Herald

Fish deaths in Lake Macquarie estimated at 15,000, as power station stands accused

Delta staff were seen scooping fish from the lake and putting them in clear plastic bags and a ute.

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Is the Swansea Channel saga finally over?

When the channel gets to a particular depth, it will be dredged again under a long-term program.

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FAST cycleway opened in Lake Macquarie

The newly-opened track is a 1.6km stretch between Hilda Street, Belmont South, and Awabakal Avenue, Blacksmiths, which connects to an existing shared path leading to Swansea.

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Damaged road delaying marine rescue response times

When Marine Rescue volunteers are called to save lives, crucial time is wasted negotiating the often washed out gravel road to their state-of-the-art headquarters at Swansea.

Newcastle Herald

State reveals new timeline for Swansea Channel dredging a year on from funding pledge

Transport is aiming to publish the review next month and finalise it in September before work starts.

Newcastle Herald

Swansea Channel still waiting for dredge a year after NSW government's $6.2 million pledge

But Swansea MP Yasmin Catley said the channel remained in a "dire state" a year on, impacting the ability of boaties to access Lake Macquarie.

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NSW Dine and Discover vouchers will 'not be extended' as millions remain unused

Twelve million Dine and Discover vouchers remain unspent but with COVID-19 assistance for business coming to an end, the government says there will be no more extensions beyond June 30.

Newcastle Herald

We want 'shovels in the ground', not more plans

Hunter MPs are concerned money for 'continued planning' on local projects will see them gather dust on the shelf, while others were completely overlooked.

Newcastle Herald

Royalty rip-off: Hunter misses coal mining windfall in NSW Budget

The NSW government will rake in an extra $810 million in coal royalties this year - and almost $4 billion over the next four years - but has not put an extra dollar into a fund to help coal mining communities prepare for change.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter united: Region's MPs combine to support Newcastle container terminal

The Hunter's state and federal MPs have rallied across the political divide in an unprecedented show of support for the establishment of a Newcastle container terminal.

Newcastle Herald

Labor pushing for giant battery at Munmorah

The super battery 'potentially has three to four hours of energy for 1.3 million homes.'

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie woman dies after four triple zero calls and a seven hour wait for ambulance

A 69-year-old woman who waited more than seven hours for an ambulance died 10 minutes after being admitted to Belmont Hospital.

Newcastle Herald

Munmorah in mix for super battery

The contaminated site is being remediated to enable new development.

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