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NSW won't accept cuts to key infrastructure funding

The NSW premier has vowed to continue pushing the federal government to provide the state with its fair share of money for major road and other projects.

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Melbourne airport rail, fast trains and road funding cuts: what the infrastructure review means for your state

Albanese government says projects in Sydney, Victoria and Queensland are among 50 being defunded, but other recommendations remain a priority

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MP fears Treasury, NSW Ports trying to 'strong-arm' IPART

The independent body is reviewing the Newcastle port lease price.

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Major train building industry poised for revival in Newcastle

The Treasurer says the industry needs time to prepare.

Newcastle Herald

Reforms needed to tackle NSW's future climate disasters

More catastrophic natural disasters are expected across NSW as the government concedes further reforms and funding is needed.

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Treasurer plans to publish secret port, power privatisation contracts

The Port of Newcastle and Botany contracts have never been made public.

Newcastle Herald

NSW keeps triple-A credit rating despite rising debt

Ratings agency Moody's has reaffirmed its top credit rating for NSW as the state budget plunges further into the red.

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Airbnb petitions Victorian government to exclude single rooms and cheap stays from new levy

The introduction of 7.5% levy on short-stays will have ‘disproportionate impact on budget accomodation’, company’s head of public policy says

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Does the NSW government want Supercars to go ahead?

Mired in mistrust: Without funding, the Newcastle 500 looks dead for 2024 and beyond

Newcastle Herald

Out of the classroom and into Hansard: Maitland students witness historic budget speech

A quick schedule shuffle and the Year 10 Commerce class were suddenly witnessing history.

Newcastle Herald

NSW considering following Victoria’s lead by taxing Airbnb revenue

NSW treasurer wants to stop ‘long-term rentals being pulled from the market and short-term rentals taking their place’ during housing crisis

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Public sector reforms may spell budget blues for NSW

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's budget figures could be in jeopardy, with interest rate rises impacting inflation in the year ahead.

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NSW state budget: advocates criticise the ‘crumbs’ allocated to social housing

Community Housing Industry Association says Labor treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s announcements are ‘extremely disappointing’ for those on wait lists

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NSW budget 2023: the winners and losers

Teachers, parents of toddlers and the Star casino are better off – but renters, fast rail fans and would-be EV owners may be lamenting

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Reactions to NSW state budget and its surprise surplus

The NSW Labor government has delivered its first state budget since 2010, revealing a surprise surplus and promising to funnel spending into essential services.

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NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise

A surplus will bring little comfort to many people who are not eligible for cost-of-living relief as the NSW government insists on prudent principles.

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Disaster-hit regions get billions in NSW budget

The NSW budget has splashed funding on flood and fire recovery to help prepare for future natural disasters and repair damaged roadways.

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Property market, higher wages underpin NSW budget fix

The NSW government's tax take is rising fast due to favourable conditions but the state's debt also continues to swell.

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The Guardian - AU

Fast rail axed in $2.5bn budget cuts – as it happened

Go-it-alone approach to building network between Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong shelved entirely

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NSW budget: Labor points to ‘decade of neglect’ but lack of housing showstopper may leave voters underwhelmed

NSW treasurer Daniel Mookhey points to ‘largest debt any incoming state government has ever inherited’ as he hands down party’s first budget in more than a decade

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Park again left out of NSW budget, but 'work continuing'

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said planning was ongoing.

Newcastle Herald

NSW budget: What's in it for the Hunter

The region has again struggled to catch the government's attention.

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor pledges $2.2bn for housing and infrastructure in first budget in a decade

Figures reveal NSW is expected to be back in the black next financial year and will focus on paying down debt

Newcastle Herald

NSW budget regional winners and losers

Labor has handed down its first state budget in 13 years.

Newcastle Herald

Show us the money: region hoping for Hunter Park funding

Labor will deliver its first state budget in 13 years on Tuesday.

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