'Must remain open': Labor hails $2.5bn smelter bailout Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been thrown a multibillion-dollar lifeline, saving thousands of jobs in a move hailed as a win for the working class. AAP · Aug 12
Historic $2.5bn deal secures NSW energy and 1,000 jobs The funding package will be jointly funded between the state and federal governments. Newcastle Herald · Aug 12
Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter gets $2.5bn bailout package from federal and NSW governments Rio Tinto said in December it may cease operations at the Tomago aluminium smelter at the end of its current electricity supply contract The Guardian - AU · Aug 12
Technicalities and delegation on HVO and others won't get Hunter coal shift sorted 'Has it occurred to federal Labor MPs to get the technicality sorted?' Newcastle Herald · Aug 10
Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes in near-miss collision at Sydney airport Officials says both aircraft stopped abruptly and a cabin crew member aboard the A320 was injured The Independent UK · Aug 9
‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss Planes narrowly avoid collision on tarmac with Jetstar A320 forced to ‘brake firmly’ as Qatar Boeing 777 towed into its path The Guardian - AU · Aug 9
Minns said he wouldn’t ‘gloat’ about Icac hearings into the Liberals. Instead, he’s quietly taking out the trash Amid revelations that could damage the opposition’s state election hopes, the NSW government dropped key documents on three contentious issues The Guardian - AU · Aug 6
'That's what's got us worried': the illnesses on the rise as winter sets in 'There are lots of other respiratory viruses circulating.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 6
Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments Winter flu season is putting pressure on the health system, with medical staff bracing for the ‘worst three weeks of the year’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Most Sydney road tolls to keep rising after Transurban accused of blocking reforms Handful of tollroads to get one-off price cuts but WestConnex toll to keep rising at least 4% a year The Guardian - AU · Aug 3
Widespread toll road changes both give and take away Motorists in the world's most tolled city will see modest discounts across a series of motorways, but a new fee will be added to one major road out of the CBD. AAP · Aug 3
Hunter businesses warn they may close due to skills shortages New survey finds skills shortages are becoming entrenched in the Hunter workforce. Newcastle Herald · Aug 2
One Nation eyes Hunter as Stuart Bonds set to lead party's NSW state election charge Mr Bonds says One Nation is in the driver's seat. Newcastle Herald · Jul 31
How the Hunter's industries have become its secret weapon against AI The Hunter's advanced manufacturing sector will help the region withstand the worst effects of AI. Newcastle Herald · Jul 29
AAP · Jul 29 Councils ordered to plan for housing 30 years away 'Cynical' local councils are being taken to task as one state demands a long-term feasible plan for housing development in its capital city.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 28 No turning back: Minns walks the line on Hunter coal and renewables Premier Chris Minns says coal, gas and renewables are essential for the Hunter's economy.
AAP · Jul 25 Raising hell: queer arts crew protest church eviction A LGBTIQ arts group that briefly resurrected a deconsecrated church is incensed after an arcane law was used to evict it in the name of religious freedom.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 25 Drones not nets: Bar Beach protest against summer shark nets Protesters have taken the place of marine life in netting in a display fighting against the use of shark nets
AAP · Jul 22 'It's not working': premier wants ciggy tax stubbed out A Labor leader is urging a rethink on tobacco taxes, while a law enforcement expert warns the war on illicit smokes must be coupled with lowering the excise.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21 Almost 90 football fields of woody habitat were bulldozed every day in NSW – despite pledges to rein it in Decline in clearing of trees and shrubs offset by sharp jump in clearing of non-woody vegetation
AAP · Jul 20 Voters depart major parties months out from state poll One state premier says he will fight to win re-election amid a surge in voter preference for One Nation at a scale not seen before.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14 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
AAP · Jul 13 Victims advocate to hold government agencies to account Experience with tragedies including the Bondi shooting and a horrific wedding bus crash will help a new victims' advocate hold government agencies to account.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 9 NSW spent almost $500,000 on court cases lost against pro-Palestine protest groups Exclusive: Documents show $117,455 was spent in a single legal fight over laws rushed through after Bondi attack
Newcastle Herald · Jul 9 'Difficult job': Premier defends Washington over child safety review A Hunter jobs announcement was the backdrop for a firm defence.