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Singleton Council weighs in on HVO mine extension

A councillor has argued the region can't yet afford to lose the project's jobs.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

State of play: counting continues in the Hunter's council elections

Where Cessnock, Dungog, Maitland, Singleton councils are up to.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2024

Singleton: too early to tell, incumbent mayor in top spot

More than 10,000 votes still need to be tallied.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2024

Nationals' Dave Layzell wins tight race against Labor's Peree Watson to retain Upper Hunter

Dave Layzell holds off Labor's Peree Watson to retain the ultra-marginal seat of Upper Hunter for the Coalition.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

Nationals declare victory in Upper Hunter

Voting continued at a snail's pace in the crucial seat of Upper Hunter on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 28, 2023

'Too close to call': One pre-poll booth could determine Upper Hunter seat

A result in the seat of Upper Hunter will not be known at least until Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2023

"I'm certainly not upset about where we are": Nats close in on Upper Hunter

With 44% of votes counted, Upper Hunter was too close to call as counting wrapped up Saturday night.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 25, 2023

Preferences hold the key to Upper Hunter as NSW votes

An Independent's decision to preference Labor could tip the balance of power.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 24, 2023

Labor will retain its seats and may gain Upper Hunter in tomorrow's poll

A Hunter perspective on the election

Newcastle Herald · Mar 23, 2023

Transport, cost of living and cannabis: Hunter candidates share their top priorities

The Herald asked all candidates in the Hunter's nine seats what their top three priorities were ahead of the NSW election.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 23, 2023