Ross Kerridge reveals his election plans as independent movement eyes 2027 The same uprising that usurped Labor's council stronghold could be coming for the state election. Newcastle Herald · Sep 11
$350,000 rehab boost to bring care closer to Hunter homes The funding will help more patients recover at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Newcastle Herald · Sep 7
Councillor says Lake community has been 'dudded' by Myuna Bay inaction Jason Pauling says the community is frustrated by the lack of action. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21
Bruce stopped for 3 minutes to help his terminally ill wife into the car. Then the fine came With two accessible parking permits, he thought they would be ok. Newcastle Herald · Aug 19
'Stop the political games': call to pass bill to protect redundant Hunter miners Fingers have been pointed, as Hunter miners get caught in a political crossfire. Newcastle Herald · Aug 2
'I'm not slowing down at all': why key Hunter MP will contest 2027 state election The independent MP said he was keen to assist the region prepare for challenges ahead. Newcastle Herald · Jul 14
Council reveals bold 20-year vision to transform the booming south-west By 2046 the suburb will be a bustling residential and economic hub. Newcastle Herald · Jun 14
'Feds need to step up': NSW promises funding for Tomago Aluminium in next month's budget NSW promises funding for Tomago Aluminium in next month's budget Newcastle Herald · May 20
The minister and Minns: Anoulack Chanthivong’s rise under a powerful premier and the fight over NSW prisons Corrections minister ‘didn’t have time to get into student politics’ when young because he was busy working in his parents’ grocery store The Guardian - AU · May 18
NSW MP rebuffed by security after asking to relocate planned neo-Nazi protest away from parliament Greg Piper says one of his staffers told him about the protest and his request to move it away from the building could not be facilitated The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025
NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year Sixteen weeks is all some backbench MPs will have to spend in the NSW Parliament in 2025 under a new schedule put forward by the Labor government. AAP · Nov 20, 2024
Happy swimmers dive right into Toronto Baths after major upgrade The rejuvenation of the baths is valued at almost $1.4 million. Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2024
A right royal encounter for Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper Greg Piper met King Charles III on the red carpet in Sydney. Newcastle Herald · Oct 21, 2024
'I knew I was going to be different': sun sets on mayor's remarkable career For the first time in two decades, Kay Fraser will just be herself. Newcastle Herald · Sep 10, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Jul 30, 2024 Meet the most trusted person at Lake Macquarie council Angela O'Brien has assisted six Lake Macquarie mayors. As she steps down, she reveals the secret of her job.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2024 Talks under way for new clinic to fill public health void at Morisset Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper has fought for a hospital for years.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2024 Sport and rec centre finds new home in Morisset psychiatric hospital The new site is located about a kilometre south.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2024 'A valuable resource': Greg Piper throws his weight behind coal ash recycling About 200 million tonnes of coal ash is dumped across NSW.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 7, 2024 Pub heroes reunite with man they saved in Lake Macquarie beer garden 'He was as good as gold, except for a few cracked ribs.'
Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2024 Notorious roundabout bottleneck $11m congestion busting upgrade The log jam leaves thousands drivers stuck every day.
Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2024 Fresh look under way for historic Toronto Baths The swimming spot will become fully enclosed and accessible.
Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2024 Fate of thousands of jobs and two coal mines hangs on new Eraring contract Origin's contract expires in June.
Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2024 Historic moment: Port of Newcastle pays $13m compensation bill Port of Newcastle board meeting approved $13m payment.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2024 'More questions than answers': details of secret deal on Myuna denied 'They're hell bent on not giving us information or the community'.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 21, 2024 Greg Piper calls for Port of Newcastle modelling details to be released Greg Piper calls for government to release the Deloitte report.