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HISTORICAL FACTS: Williamtown - Caught on Camera

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

'Absolutely disgusted': why Kim Leanne King hopes the government's legal action against 3M fails

'They made us fight for nearly five years...now the shoe is on the other foot.'

Newcastle Herald

'Huge opportunities': Newcastle poised to become missile manufacturing powerhouse

A rare look inside the highly secure Kongsberg missile factory at Williamtown.

Newcastle Herald

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National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

Eighteen recommendations from a review of contamination from "forever chemicals" near three defence bases have been agreed to by the federal government.

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Conroy guarantees Williamtown missile factory finance

Williamtown missile factory not impacted by airport finances.

Newcastle Herald

'Fatigue crack': Investigator's report reveals cause of wheels-up landing at Williamtown

Mechanical crunching heard inside plane minutes after takeoff in belly-landing incident.

Newcastle Herald

Inside the top-secret missile factory deal Newcastle Airport 'can't afford'

Fears 'done deal' could be 'dud deal' for struggling airport.

Newcastle Herald

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Military plane declares mid-air emergency, crew of 10 on board

The E-7A Wedgetail was eventually able to land safely at Williamtown.

Newcastle Herald

From military guard to the backyard: Williamtown military dog Drak retires

The six-year-old RAAF Malinois, retires in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter areospace manufacturing facility set to be lost overseas

Martin-Baker losing patience with Williamtown planning impasse.

Newcastle Herald

A fiery car crash and a Maccas run before driver fled the scene at Williamtown

The accident has caused traffic chaos.

Newcastle Herald

Exotic birds, turtles, gliders seized as smuggling sting leads to gun arrest

More than 20 animals, 63 guns allegedly discovered at Williamtown.

Newcastle Herald

Missile factory puts Hunter defence industry on growth trajectory

How much more of this kind of investment will the Hunter receive?

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Business hails missile factory as shot in the arm for Hunter economy

It will be the first large-scale missile factory in Australia.

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Defence contractor kicks off $120m paint workshop plan at Williamtown

The workshop will maintain the 'stealth' paint on F-35 jets.

Newcastle Herald

Strike force seeks help in Williamtown, Tea Gardens break-in probe

Investigators have released CCTV to help with inquiries.

Newcastle Herald

Investigation launched into plane's 'belly-landing' at Williamtown

Investigators are now collecting evidence and examining maintenance records.

Newcastle Herald

Cyber security company charts expansion into Williamtown precinct

Alpha Echo is planning to expand into Precinct 52 at Williamtown.

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Defence splurge on $500m 'key missile defence' contract creating Hunter jobs

Lockheed Martin Australia wins Williamtown defence contract

Newcastle Herald

New documentary highlights PFAS victims' fight for justice

Journalist Carrie Fellner looks at the impact of PFAS at Williamtown and Wreck Bay.

Newcastle Herald

$100m Williamtown defence tech hub plans revealed

Defence giant Lockheed Martin is involved in the site.

Newcastle Herald

Whatever happened to Monarch Museum's military memorabilia

Where did avid collector Monty Wedd's collection go?

Newcastle Herald

Breaking the ice: Williamtown plane battles big freeze in Europe operation

The high-tech aircraft has started flying missions to support Ukraine.

Newcastle Herald

Time critical: Williamtown base gets $110m for F-35 fleet expansion

Planning documents convey a sense of urgency, saying the project is "time-critical" and would "directly contribute to the defence of Australia".

Newcastle Herald

'Leading the world': Why America picked Williamtown for military training

The answer lies in one of the world's best planes.

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