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What does the $2.5 billion Tomago deal mean for Hunter families?

"When you've got young kids it makes it pretty hard to plan when you don't know what the future holds.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 13

Why the $2.5 billion Tomago aluminium deal is no ordinary bailout

On Thursday, the federal and New South Wales governments jointly announced a deal to bail out the Tomago aluminium smelter, at a cost of A$2.5 billion over ten years.

The Conversation · Aug 13

Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2033 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal

Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closure

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13

'A joint operation': hundreds of firefighters to the rescue at Tomago

'We are expecting to contain the fire by late tonight.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2024

'Too late to leave': firefighters spring into action as winds fan flames

The fire has been downgraded to advice level.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 2, 2024

M1 Motorway extension, Hexham Straight works 'on track'

'Every time you drive past you seem to see more.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31, 2024

Hunter 'hot rocks' clean energy startup secures big funding boost

MGA Thermal is in the process of commissioning a pilot plant at Tomago.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 18, 2024

Tomago Aluminium's power supply in the balance

AGL's plan's for a 500MW battery at Tomago go on public exhibition.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2023

Road closures as site investigations begin for motorway extension

Changed overnight traffic conditions from Black Hill to Tomago are scheduled.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 16, 2023

Two crashes cause traffic chaos on Pacific Highway at Tomago

Southbound lanes were shutdown while paramedics treated a man in his 30s and a male teenager at the scene.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2023