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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Jenny aitchison - You Need To See This

Drone footage captures first tyres rolling onto Raymond Terrace M1 extension

Lanes are progressively opening on one of the Hunter's most anticipated, and desperately needed, road projects.

Newcastle Herald

Short-stay units unveiled to alleviate pressure amid emergency crisis

'The people of the Hunter deserve a health system they can rely on.'

Newcastle Herald

Bypass scrapped in new design for major road after horror year of crashes

Two people have been killed and one seriously injured on the Port Stephens arterial road in the last year.

Newcastle Herald

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Fast-tracked Muswellbrook Bypass to divert 2500 heavy vehicles each day

'This bypass finally takes that pressure off.'

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Sydney’s new metro line offers 110km/h speeds and an end to replacement buses – just don’t ask about the start date

Commuter disruptions will soon be over, but Chris Minns doesn’t want to ‘tempt fate’ with a date the NSW government can’t meet

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Long-awaited repairs to Lake Macquarie seawall to go ahead

Transport for NSW will fund repairs to the seawall that was damaged in 2021.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter high school to be relocated to new, modern site

It's the second school development announced for Maitland this week.

Newcastle Herald

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New $7.7m centre for disability services opens in the Hunter

The facility aims to reduce travel times for services in the regions.

Newcastle Herald

Open to traffic: first cars cross new 'flood-proof' Melville bridge

It's hoped the higher, stronger bridge will be the end of flood detours.

Newcastle Herald

'Game changer': Andrew Johns backs medicinal cannabis law change for drivers

The Minns government will announce the changes on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald

A key Blue Mountains road closure is blowing out travel times – and causing ‘red hot anger’ among locals

NSW government says Convict Bridge will take at least three months to fix but local MP urges long-term plan for ‘fragile piece of road’

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Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Local businesses already experiencing crippling downturns are desperate for financial assistance as a crucial link road is likely to be closed for months.

AAP

Contractor warned to ‘step up’ and finish Sydney’s maligned M6 motorway or face the consequences

Twin tunnels should be open but lead contractor wants out, blaming sinkholes and a ‘reverse fault’. The NSW government insists ‘there is a technical solution available’

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s 2025 road toll: NSW records highest number of deaths in eight years as fatalities rise nationwide

Authorities warn that speeding was the biggest killer in 2025, a contributing factor in 134 deaths

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What caused Sydney’s M4 tunnel closure – and what on earth is shotcrete?

The M4 shut for ‘emergency roadworks’ early Thursday and was still closed hours later. Repairs had made the tunnel safe to reopen in the afternoon – but not before drivers experienced considerable delays

AAP

Road funding under scrutiny amid 'slush fund' claims

A $334 million fund for regional roads will be examined, as a minister faces questioning over additional funding for a bridge near her home.

The Guardian - AU

NSW to legalise e-scooters on paths and roads up to 20km/h for those over 16

State government says ‘sensible rules’ will promote health and lifestyle benefits of electric scooters and bikes while keeping users and others safe

Newcastle Herald

City's drivers spend annual week in traffic but state government has no bottleneck data

Bottleneck bedlam: Newcastle drivers spend annual week in traffic but govt has no bottleneck data

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'Great strides': Government touts boost to Maitland Hospital ED

Additional staffing and extended days 'making a difference'.

Newcastle Herald

Eyes on the road: average speed cameras on trial for cars and motorbikes

NSW Government introduces new trial due to climbing road toll

Newcastle Herald

Region's longest shared pathway: new section of Fernleigh Track opens

The track creates 27 kilometres of shared pathway.

AAP

Fares to rise 25-fold on some regional bus routes

The removal of a $400,000 concession subsidy has left commuters on several regional NSW bus routes facing a massive increase in fares.

Newcastle Herald

M1 Motorway extension, Hexham Straight works 'on track'

'Every time you drive past you seem to see more.'

Newcastle Herald

Bypass design under way to fix 'notorious' Hunter bottleneck

Construction is expected to start later this year.

Newcastle Herald

Population of Hunter school set to triple in $65m plan

The proposal includes two new buildings up to three storeys tall.

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