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'A sigh of relief': Hunter leaders share their views on the budget

Slashing cost-of-living pressures is a central feature of Labor's Federal Budget announcement which politicians and Hunter leaders have lauded as a win for locals.

Newcastle Herald

Eraring power station workers say jobs are in doubt as calls grow for transition authority

With the country's oldest coal-fired power station set to close down tomorrow, calls have intensified for the federal government to set up a National Energy Transition Authority and allocate funding to it in next month's budget.

ABC News

Off and racing: $52m Glendale sport upgrade formally kicks off

The expanded centre is due for completion next year. The last stage delivers a 1300-square-metre Trampoline Centre of Excellence in an Australian first.

Newcastle Herald

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Key Hunter road upgrade stuck in the slow lane as cost blows out

The state and federal governments have committed funds to the project, but Transport for NSW says its timing is "dependent on planning and funding approvals".

Newcastle Herald

Cessnock Urgent Care Clinic a step closer with calls for interest

"This will help to take the pressure off our local Hospitals at Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Maitland, Singleton, and John Hunter."

Newcastle Herald

Federal government starts industry consultations before switching on national battery strategy

The federal government will spend the next few weeks talking to energy storage companies before revealing what it will do to help build more big batteries around the country.

ABC News

Battery powered growth plan

Work on the Hunter's next large-scale battery manufacturing facility could be underway by the end of the year if demand grows as predicted.

Newcastle Herald

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BHP flag concerns Muswellbrook's Mount Arthur Coal Mine may close earlier than expected

The company behind New South Wales' largest coal mine fears it may have to close earlier than anticipated, leaving thousands of workers questioning their future.

ABC News

Traffic the top issue for Labor Lake Mac candidate

"The number one complaint is we need a full set of lights at either end of Five Islands Drive."

Newcastle Herald

Singleton bypass work under way as residents battle Valuer General after this week's big valuation increases

Bypass prices 'lower' than VG's valuations

Newcastle Herald

NSW, federal governments announce $70m in flood repair funding for struggling communities

The joint state and federal funding pool will be used to fix public facilities that still haven't been repaired after last year's floods.

ABC News

Singleton bypass families angry at 'lowball' compulsory acquisition prices

'Highway robbery' at the Singleton bypass

Newcastle Herald

Hunter mining operators under scrutiny as local MPs call for caution amid Andrew Wilkie's coal export claims

Claims about fraud in the coal export industry made by Independent MP Andrew Wilkie have rippled through the Hunter Valley coalfields.

ABC News

Labor announces state election candidate for Upper Hunter

"I'm under no illusions this will be a tough ask."

Newcastle Herald

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Dan Repacholi says 'no mining tax' but Anthony Albanese refers to 'extraordinary profits'

Labor looks to lift tax from coal, gas sectors

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Hunter politicians jump on TikTok bandwagon to reach young voters

No matter which platform you consume TikTok videos through, have you noticed more politicians popping up in your feed?

Newcastle Herald

Biomass protesters target Hunter MP

Protesters targeted the office of federal Hunter MP Dan Repacholi on Friday as part of an international day of action against 'big biomass'.

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'Big unit' up to the task of being new MP

Dan Repacholi may not look like most MPs, but he used his first speech to parliament to say he's up for the task.

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Mining, jobs and an MP's story: Repacholi to deliver maiden speech in parliament Tuesday

Safe, secure employment is the number one to everything here in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

New gallery preserving Greta army and migrant camp's proud history

"We do not have anywhere to go for remembrance, as there are no buildings left at the camp," she said.

Newcastle Herald

Disagreement over flood gauge accuracy in Wollombi Brook

Flood-affected residents have raised concerns about "inaccurate" gauges in Wollombi Brook.

The Guardian - AU

Rare metals, racehorses and vintage cars: the peculiars of pecuniary interests in Canberra

Designed to provide transparency, the register of pecuniary interests can offer insights into what makes our politicians tick, and tock

Newcastle Herald

'Anxieties are high': Broke bracing for more rain pain

"With impending rain events anxieties are definitely high here."

Newcastle Herald

Repacholi debriefs on Origin win under "lippy" Captain Conroy

"There were a few tremoring Queenslanders when they saw the size of the NSW team."

Newcastle Herald

Getting Back Home: $20,000 grants extended to Broke residents devastated by July floods

Back Home grants are now available to some Hunter residents impacted by July floods.

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