Renewed push to pull shark nets out of Newcastle beaches "I really do not think they're keeping people safe from sharks." Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023
Construction of huge new Foreshore Park playground to start next year Initial concepts include junior and toddler areas, water play, quiet space, accessible amenities and a kiosk. Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2022
Greens candidates for Charlestown and Lake Macquarie have climate action in sights The NSW Greens have launched their campaign for the state election in March, announcing candidates for the seats of Charlestown and Lake Macquarie at the weekend as volunteers began canvassing the suburbs. Newcastle Herald · Nov 19, 2022
'Strawman' argument: Council blocks fossil fuel ad ban Six other councils around Australia supported the same motion, with Woollahra in Sydney's east being the only other yet to turn it down. Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2022
Cooks Hill DA approved after changes despite shade concerns Concerns about heritage, shading, privacy and tree removal were raised at a recent public voice meeting and in dozens of submissions. Newcastle Herald · Jul 20, 2022
'More inclusive': Newcastle council to review pre-meeting prayer Cr McCabe said she was happy to accept the responsibility to lead discussions to amend the preamble so it "reflects the diversity of the community". Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2022
Australian voters are drifting to the left on key issues as Anthony Albanese claims election victory Can the Liberal Party rediscover its sense of purpose without being distracted by the issues and personalities that Australians now seem to have rejected at the ballot box? Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2022
Greens set their sights on Newcastle The Greens have signalled their intention to become a serious contender for the Seat of Newcastle in coming elections. Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2022
Hunter Labor MPs poised to govern for first time as Australia votes to oust Coalition Labor is poised to form government despite winning only 31 per cent of the primary vote. Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022
Election Diary: Hunter gets parties talking, but PM, Albo are MIA A TV debate in a key marginal seat shows how differently the Coalition is approaching this election campaign compared with 2019's silent movie. But where are ScoMo and Albo? Newcastle Herald · May 6, 2022
Greens say Hunter needs identity shift away from coal The Greens say the major parties are sending mixed messages about the Hunter's future in green manufacturing. Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2022
'Bias' accusation in council media policy Three councillors said they felt Labor representatives were given more opportunities to act for the council at media events. Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2022
Newcastle Greens councillors 'stick to knitting'... literally Newcastle Greens councillors Charlotte McCabe and John Mackenzie took part in the stunt during Tuesday's meeting. Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2022
Federal budget: $100m to kickstart Newcastle hydrogen hub The Coalition will help seed a 'transformational' energy project which will help the Hunter economy transition away from coal. Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2022