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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Lessons still to be learnt from the Train Wreck of Operation Normal

'Train Wreck at Operation Normal'

Newcastle Herald

Hunter school buses now fitted with life-saving seatbelts

The buses will operate in Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Singleton.

Newcastle Herald

Hub for 650 public servants opens for business

The workplace can accommodate up to 650 workers.

Newcastle Herald

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Veteran bus drivers launch Anzac-themed bus for reflection on the roads

'Let's recognise the people who sign a blank cheque for their life.'

Newcastle Herald

Minister says it would be 'inappropriate' to comment on Cessnock rail idea

Jenny Aitchison refused to be drawn on the proposal.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter's engineering history in the frame as historic truss bridges in the spotlight

More than 400 timber truss road bridges were built in NSW. Less than 30 remain

Newcastle Herald

Sleeper services may return on Sydney-Melbourne route after new trains arrive, as night patronage booms

Exclusive: NSW government says it is open to all options even though new rolling stock, now due in 2026, will have reclining seats only

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Barr to push NSW govt for extra Canberra-Sydney train services

The ACT would like an express service to cut travel time.

The Canberra Times

Central Maitland park's multi-million dollar upgrades unveiled

New playground, basketball court, picnic space for Maitland CBD.

Newcastle Herald

Singleton bypass contract awarded to fix 'notorious highway bottleneck'

Bypass to open to traffic in late 2026, depending on weather.

Newcastle Herald

It's doable for the NSW government: we should have a Cessnock rail service

An invaluable Hunter passenger train service is ready and waiting.

Newcastle Herald

MP repays travel card bill for smokes, doughnut after media stunt

A budget estimates grilling raised queries about taxpayer money.

Newcastle Herald

Up in smokes: Daily Tele’s taxpayer-funded ciggies help Labor minister destroy travel card

News Corp reporter bought a pink doughnut, a soft drink and tobacco as part of a NSW government endorsed media stunt. Plus: cartoonists go their own way

The Guardian - AU

New Maitland mental health centre, with Morisset move

Morisset Kestrel medium secure forensic unit to be moved.

Newcastle Herald

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Out of the classroom and into Hansard: Maitland students witness historic budget speech

A quick schedule shuffle and the Year 10 Commerce class were suddenly witnessing history.

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie council wants budget cash for Morisset road upgrade

Newcastle is ineligible for a new regional road repair fund.

Newcastle Herald

Millions for regional roads to be announced in Hunter

The budget measure is billed as a 'fairer structure'.

ABC News

Regional trainee, apprentice travel pass under review after Labor finds $250 card comes with $900 price tag

A travel card designed to ease cost-of-living burdens in regional NSW could be scrapped as a Labor minister says the money may be better allocated to road repairs.

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'Cat meow': Labor's Jenny Aitchison says she heard sound from opposition bench

No MP has owned up to making the sound.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter MPs wait to hear if they'll survive rumoured cabinet cull

Will the Hunter have five MPs on the frontbench when the dust settles?

Newcastle Herald

Labor MPs push for 'fair share' for Hunter as Minns leads red wave

The Hunter's Labor MPs say they will have strength in numbers when it comes to getting a fair share for the region from the newly elected state government.

Newcastle Herald

RED LETTER DAY: Labor celebrating as Liberals take stock of dismal election night

A woeful night for the Liberals as Hunter MPs improved their already large margins.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter MP under fire over bus industry donations

The Coalition has accused the shadow regional transport minister of a conflict of interest for taking tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the private bus industry.

Newcastle Herald

Struggling Hunter hospital tops state's patient walkout list

Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison says data showing the town's new hospital has the highest patient walkout rate in NSW is more evidence the health system needs "structural repair".

Newcastle Herald

Martins Creek Quarry plan submissions extended

State Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison is encouraging people to have their say on the proposal to expand Martins Creek Quarry, after the Independent Planning Commission re-opened public submissions until the end of this month.

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