A permanent fix for the Swansea Channel is another step closer with Lake Macquarie Council opening up the call for …
Work to begin on stabilising embankment
An embankment alongside Memorial Drive compromised by a landslip during heavy rainfall is receiving some much needed care. Newcastle Council …
$6.6 million more for Hunter roads
Four local council areas in the Hunter are sharing in $6.6 million in additional funding for road projects. The Federal …
1900 submissions made to Hunter offshore wind zone proposal
The three-month community consultation process on the Hunter Offshore Wind Zone wrapped up last week. The Federal Government’s Energy, Climate …
Upgrades between Milbrodale and Putty make Putty Road safer
Safety upgrades to Putty Road are nearing completion after the road was severely damaged during last year’s floods. Transport for …
Robodebt cases to be scrapped by federal government
Locals affected by the former federal government’s Robodebt scheme have been thrown a lifeline. The current government says 197,000 Australian’s …
Hunter flagged as offshore wind zone by federal government
An offshore wind zone is being proposed for the Hunter as part of Australia’s transition to renewable energy. The plan …
Flood recovery funding expanded to more Hunter LGA’s
The local government areas of Maitland, Singleton, Lake Macquarie and Dungog have now been identified as Natural Disaster Zones They …
Labor to undertake review into Williamtown PFAS contamination, if elected
An independent review into the toxic PFAS contamination at Williamtown will be called under a Labor government. In the lead …
Shared pathways to be expanded in Maitland thanks to more funding
Shared pathways in Maitland will be improved, and better connected thanks to another round of funding from the Federal Government. …