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

Water pumping, erosion holes and Broke Road repairs.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2022

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.

ABC News · Aug 3, 2022

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."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 2, 2022

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 · Jul 21, 2022

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chased a woman who crashed through the rail on Swansea Bridge five years ago and narrowly escaped with her life has withdrawn its $11,758.45 claim for repairs.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 20, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jul 16, 2022

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…

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2022

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.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2022

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

The train situation is "ongoing until further notice".

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2022