Bowen and Port Stephens offshore wind opponents agree to keep talking Paterson MP Meryl Swanson facilitates offshore wind meeting. Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2023
Five insights from the referendum: Liberals win the battle but lose the war Saturday’s referendum vote reinforces sense that contemporary Liberal party has decoupled from its blue-ribbon metropolitan heartland The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023
PM encourages Red Zone residents to participate in PFAS review PFAS review aims to identify productive uses for contaminated land. Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2023
Ex-Swanson staffer hires top workplace lawyer to fight unfair dismissal case Workplace lawyer Michael Harmer previously represented James Ashby. Newcastle Herald · Aug 17, 2023
Missing million: Labor to deliver half of park funding promised by Meryl Swanson The government will only provide $1m to upgrade Cooks Square Park. Newcastle Herald · Aug 16, 2023
Former Meryl Swanson staffer alleges worker paid for tasks not performed Paterson MP Meryl Swanson sacked media advisor James Bartlett this week. Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2023
Albo breaks ground on $110m airport: promises 'thousands of jobs for the region' Albo kicked off the construction project on Thursday with a golden shovel. Newcastle Herald · Jul 6, 2023
'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 · May 9, 2023
Meryl Swanson defends Christopher Pyne funding for AUKUS trip to United States Meryl Swanson defends lobbyist funded AUKUS trip Newcastle Herald · Apr 14, 2023
New milestone for M1 Motorway extension Work will start next year on the 15km dual carriageway over the Hunter River. Newcastle Herald · Dec 22, 2022
NSW still set on 2028 for Black Hill to Raymond Terrace M1 extension Transport for NSW says it is on track to build the M1 Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace by 2028 after closing the tender period for the project. Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2022
Butler defends hospital funding model Hospital funding is in the spotlight on the local and national stage. Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2022
Police investigating Coalfields charity after various complaints from former staff COALFIELDS charity Kurri Kurri Community Services (KKCS) is in turmoil, with NSW Police confirming an investigation into a range of issues based on statements by former staff. Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2022
Chris Bowen says Kurri gas project will proceed The controversial $1.3billion Hunter Power Project at Kurri will go ahead as planned, Paterson MP Meryl Swanson said. Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2022
ABC News · Aug 27, 2022 Snowy Hydro boss Paul Broad says fallout with Chris Bowen contributed to resignation Paul Broad says he is disappointed to be leaving Snowy Hydro after falling out with Chris Bowen over a gas plant in the NSW Hunter Region.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 26, 2022 Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad resigns over Kurri power plant vision Snowy Hydro chief executive Paul Broad has sensationally resigned following a falling out with energy minister Chris Bowen over the government's vision for the $1.3billion Hunter Power Project.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 5, 2022 Government locks in airport terminal promise but some spending in doubt Will big-dollar Hunter hydrogen and road projects be put on the backburner as the government tries to repair the budget?
Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2022 Nurses isolated by floodwater forced to use their own leave for time off In the height of the COVID-19 crisis, nurses like Maitland Hospital's Jessica Coleman worked overtime without complaint to care for the sick and elderly.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2022 Letters: The rise in pre-poll shows many are sick of election race spin Email [email protected] or send a text message to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb).
Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2022 Paterson MP Meryl Swanson hits out at 'vitriolic and petty' campaign The hard work has just begun for newly re-elected Labor MP for Paterson Meryl Swanson.
Newcastle Herald · May 21, 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 Labor MP Meryl Swanson kicks goal in Paterson, moon boot and all Labor MP Meryl Swanson has claimed victory in the seat of Paterson after a close race against Liberal candidate Brooke Vitnell.
Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022 Tight race tipped in Paterson as rivals tell of campaign trail disappointment Labor MP Meryl Swanson and Liberal candidate Brooke Vitnell told the Herald they were confident they had done everything they could to win over voters
Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2022 Bonds 'not feeling' upset on the cards in Hunter Labor's Dan Repacholi remains a $1.30 favourite with the bookies to beat the Nationals' James Thomson ($3.25) in Hunter as voter surveys predict the Opposition will enjoy a large enough swing to form government in its own right next Saturday.
Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2022 Labor pledges $1m to support the Hunter's Kaden Centre Funds for 'groundbreaking' exercise oncology clinic that supports people with cancer and chronic illness.