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Pickleball, the global phenomenon sweeping across the Hunter region

Have you played it yet?

Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2024

Half a stadium: $25m funding comes up short

The stadium could wait more than five years to get a show court.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 8, 2023

Hunter Park draft strategy 'coming in early 2024'

The project has been mired in delays and scandal for six years.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 9, 2023

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Newcastle Permanent gets naming rights for Knights Centre of Excellence

The centre at Broadmeadow opened in 2022.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2023

Woman, dog allegedly attacked at Broadmeadow

The red kelpie is believed to be called Ray.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2023

Crakanthorp says wife's property left out of ministerial disclosure was not at Broadmeadow

The Newcastle MP is facing an ICAC investigation over his family's property interests.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2023

Crakanthorp tells Parliament he 'unfortunately' omitted wife's property from disclosure

He says he 'became aware' his in-laws' properties at Broadmeadow 'now represented a conflict of interest'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 2, 2023

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A busy weekend for Broadmeadow shows glaring transport flaws

There was no street parking within 1.8 kilometres.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25, 2023

Hope grows for Hunter Park after six years of fruitless planning

Committee for the Hunter says the project was heading for a below-par outcome.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2023

Hunter Park strategy 'under review' as Labor government marks 100 days

The proposed Broadmeadow sports and entertainment precinct has been stuck in neutral for six years.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 2, 2023

Crakanthorp still 'knocking on minister's door' to see Hunter Park business case

The Broadmeadow redevelopment has been on Infrastructure Australia's priority list since 2021.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 16, 2023

100 more apartments in pipeline for booming Brunker Road

Developers are planning two more large-scale residential projects in Broadmeadow.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 15, 2023

Community's chance to help shape the future of Broadmeadow

Have your say on the Broadmeadow Place Strategy.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023

It's past time our economy got a chop-out

OPINION: It's fair share o'clock

Newcastle Herald · Apr 16, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023

$835m John Hunter Hospital upgrade skills hub opens at Broadmeadow

"This is a place where local employers, government agencies, training firms and community groups can come together to create some real, long-term solutions for people disadvantaged through unemployment in this community."

Newcastle Herald · Jan 27, 2023

Loco land fight: Petition calls for former rail depot site to be saved

A PETITION has been launched calling for an historic Newcastle rail site to be saved, as a state government agency says the location has potential for new housing.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 9, 2023

Stadium starstruck by Kidman and Urban glamour couple

THE hallowed turf of McDonald Jones Stadium isn't foreign ground when it comes to star power. It's played host to football icon David Beckham, turned green and gold for the Socceroos and Matildas and been the playground of rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns. But Newcastle isn't LA, or even Sydney,…

Newcastle Herald · Jan 6, 2023

Countdown to Rocket Man launch - stadium ready for Elton

McDonald Jones Stadium venue manager Dean Mantle said Sir Elton John's concerts will be a "huge test event" that should lead to more major shows in Newcastle. A crowd of more than 28,500 is expected to pack into the Broadmeadow venue on Sunday, and again on Tuesday, as the rock…

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2022

Union calls on government to protect UGL workshop

The union representing workers at Newcastle's UGL train workshop says the NSW government must not sacrifice jobs for housing at the site.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 5, 2022

Housing plan for Goninan site under state rezoning blitz

The historic Goninan train factory at Broadmeadow will make way for a big new housing and hotel precinct under plans being discussed by the developer, council and NSW government.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2022

Show boss stands ground over Hunter Park housing plan

Newcastle Showground would become a community garden inside an apartment precinct under Broadmeadow's urban renewal plan.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 2, 2022

Newcastle needs politicians to get on with the show at Broadmeadow

Novocastrians are left wondering whether the government has the guts to commit to spending big outside Sydney.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2022

Minns confirms visit to erosion-hit beach

LABOR state opposition leader Chris Minns is expected to visit Stockton to meet with concerned residents over beach erosion during a visit to Newcastle this afternoon and tomorrow. Mr Minns is scheduled to inspect the UGL Goninan train building and repair facility at Broadmeadow this afternoon, and is a guest…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 16, 2022

Newcastle trainer Patrick Cleave keen to build on hot start to season

Young Newcastle trainer Patrick Cleave knows what it takes to succeed after working for some of Australian racing's heavyweight operations. Now he's hoping back-to-back wins and a first victory at his home track can prove the kick-start he needs to carve out his own place in the training ranks. The…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 7, 2022

Private investment good for Broadmeadow: Stokes

The Lower Hunter's next major urban revitalisation project, Hunter Park at Broadmeadow, was an opportunity to combine the best of public and private investment, Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport Rob Stokes believes.

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