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Inquiry says Newcastle bus privatisation a 'disaster'

The Greens and Labor-led committee has found Newcastle's transport network is inferior and more expensive for passengers since Keolis Downer took it over in 2017.

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Remediated Whitebridge land sell-off under consideration

Transport for NSW is investigating whether to rezone land on Dudley Road, Whitebridge, for housing after completing remediation works on the site.

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New highway red light speed camera for Charlestown from Monday

The intersection was the scene of one non-casualty crash this year, authorities said, but recorded three crashes between 2017 and 2021.

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New red-light speed camera to be switched on next week

The camera is set to be switched on from September 9.

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Driven to distraction: Hunter motorists fined for handling mobile phones at twice the state average

Hunter motorists are being fined at more than twice the statewide average for handling a mobile phone while driving.

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Govt's 'grenades' unhelpful: rail union

The head of the rail union locked in negotiations says progress has been made on a deed for train changes, but some ministerial commentary isn't helping.

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Newcastle commuters to face delays, cancellations as rail workers strike

A strike is set to throw a spanner in the works for Newcastle commuters on Tuesday, as the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) pushes ahead with industrial action against the state government.

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NSW trains deal would be 'miracle': union

Sydney commuters are facing more rail disruption this month as train workers vow to continue industrial action against the NSW government.

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More strike action by NSW rail union

The NSW rail union says strike action this week and next week has created headaches for management, but should not have much affect on commuters.

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Sydney news: Northern NSW flood report probing government response to be released today

MORNING BRIEFING: A report from a parliamentary inquiry into floods that hit Northern NSW earlier this year is due to be made public today.

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Progress on 'better' Broke Road and $700k for erosion holes

Water pumping, erosion holes and Broke Road repairs.

Newcastle Herald

NSW man born without legs wants electric skateboards legalised as mobility aids for people with disabilities

Steve Lyons was born without legs and says the vehicle gives him autonomy and independence. He is pushing to have legislation regarding these types of devices changed in NSW to help others like him.

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Port Stephens Coaches steps in to help Hunter Valley Buses avoid cancellations

"We will help wherever we can to support them with the main issue and that's getting people to and from their destination safely."

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Road workers latest to strike over 'pay cut' in government wage cap

The state's road workers are the latest to take industrial action, as calls continue for the NSW government to change its wages policy.

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NSW trains stop again as dispute rolls on

Train commuters are facing more disruption with Transport for NSW saying a four-hour strike will affect services on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

Newcastle Herald

'Intense disruption': Hunter nine-year-old's long walk home amid bus chaos

"It's a matter of time until a kid gets picked up off a bus stop."

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Students 'stranded' after Hunter Valley Buses cancels services with no warning

"Are kids just meant to stand there in the hope a bus is coming?"

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Councils join forces in call for Testers Hollow road design to be 'reconsidered'

Cessnock and Maitland councils will join forces to request a meeting with NSW Regional Roads and Transport Minister Sam Farraway to discuss the design of the new road at Testers Hollow after issues arose in the recent flood.

Newcastle Herald

Insurer chasing woman who narrowly survived Swansea Bridge crash for cash withdraws claim

An insurance company that chased a woman who crashed through the rail on Swansea Bridge five years ago and narrowly escaped with her life has withdrawn its $11,758.45 claim for repairs.

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E-scooters to be banned from NSW footpaths as key Sydney councils shun trial

Residents and tourists in Sydney's CBD and inner-city suburbs will have to wait for e-scooters to be available as trials are launched in other areas of NSW.

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Anger over 'culture of secrecy' as NSW keeps Blue Mountains highway plan under wraps

The NSW has revealed it is keeping the business case for the multi-billion dollar Great Western Highway upgrade confidential.

Newcastle Herald

The road to Gillieston Heights reopens under traffic control

After eight days living in isolation, Gillieston Heights residents can finally breathe a sign of relief. Transport for NSW has announced Cessnock Road has reopened the north-bound lane. The road is now under under traffic control, reconnecting residents of Gillieston Heights to 'mainland Maitland' for the first time since last…

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Swansea Channel still waiting for dredge a year after NSW government's $6.2 million pledge

But Swansea MP Yasmin Catley said the channel remained in a "dire state" a year on, impacting the ability of boaties to access Lake Macquarie.

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Train line flooded at Cockle Creek, services cut 'until further notice'

The train situation is "ongoing until further notice".

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