July 27, 2025

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Funding for ‘future economic development’ of four coal mining regions Minister Ryan Park says it's time to position the Hunter as a national leader in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Photo: AAP Image/Pool, Nikki Short.
Regional

Funding for ‘future economic development’ of four coal mining regions

THE 2025-26 NSW Budget will include $27.3 million over four years to fund the Future Jobs and Investment Authority, initially focusing on the Hunter and Central West regions. “The Authority will help guide the future economic development of the four coal mining regions – the Hunter, Central West, Illawarra, and North West – from coal […]

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Forget the diamonds, camels are a girl’s best friend Cameleer Emily Parrott has found the less bottom in the saddle, the better.
Local News

Forget the diamonds, camels are a girl’s best friend

Cameleer Emily Parrott has found the less bottom in the saddle, the better. Emily and Luke will follow the winding Outback Camel Trail on a 6000km round trip. INSTEAD of a dozen red roses, a bottle of bubbly or romantic poetry, Emily Parrott gave her hubby a camel for their first Valentine’s Day. “When he […]

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Household water bills to increase after IPART determination
Local News

Household water bills to increase after IPART determination

HUNTER Water bills for a typical household customer will increase by 6.9 percent next financial year including inflation and then by 3.8 percent each year plus yearly inflation in subsequent years. The rise comes after a pricing determination by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). Tribunal Chair Carmel Donnelly said IPART reviewed costs […]

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Nationals MPs slam disaster relief funding after Barrington visit Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell and Nationals leader Dugald Saunders met with primary producers in Barrington.
Government

Nationals MPs slam disaster relief funding after Barrington visit

Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell and Nationals leader Dugald Saunders met with primary producers in Barrington. NSW NATIONALS Leader Dugald Saunders has slammed the NSW Government over a “complete lack of urgency” to help flood-impacted businesses and primary producers, after visiting residents in Barrington last week. On Wednesday, 11 June, applications opened for grants of […]

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Newcastle logistics hub gets funding boost Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe at the announcement.
Local News

Newcastle logistics hub gets funding boost

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe at the announcement. The former BHP Steelworks Intertrade Site. THE state government has announced it will invest $115.5 million to build the Newcastle Logistics Precinct, described as a “critical new hub that will support the delivery of more reliable and affordable renewable energy to homes and businesses […]

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Ocean rescue emergency exercise held off Hunter coast Brisbane Water crew searching in challenging conditions.
Local News

Ocean rescue emergency exercise held off Hunter coast

Brisbane Water crew searching in challenging conditions. Lemon Tree Passage volunteers search on board LM 30. A crew member retrieves a mannikin. A volunteer searches from inside the cabin. Coordinating communication from the radio room. A MAJOR multi-agency Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) concluded successfully on Saturday, 14 June off the coast of the Hunter. […]

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This week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning award winners
Local News

This week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning award winners

THE latest winners of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Irrawang PS: Ruby is a dedicated PBL representative who independently goes out of her way to assist teachers and students. Ruby regularly runs morning assemblies where she discusses the weekly focus, important messages and daily reminders. She is […]

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Flood clean-up efforts continue in Port Stephens
Community, Government

Flood clean-up efforts continue in Port Stephens

CLEAN-UP efforts continue following severe flooding in the Port Stephens area. Lake Macquarie City Council offered its support in clearing flood-affected waste in Raymond Terrace this week. Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson was grateful for the help. “It is greatly appreciated by our community and Port Stephens Council,” she said. Minister for Emergency Management Kristy […]

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New terminal gets tested during Mass Passenger Exercise Participants from across the Hunter volunteered for the exercise.
Regional

New terminal gets tested during Mass Passenger Exercise

NEWCASTLE Airport’s new international terminal came to life last week as more than 120 local volunteers helped test the facility during a full-scale Mass Passenger Exercise. With surfboards in tow, guitars slung over shoulders and bags packed to the brim, participants from across the Hunter took on the role of international travellers. They moved through […]

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Councils and tourism leaders unite to chart course for regional cruise growth A cruise ship entering Newcastle Harbour. Photo: Destination NSW.
Local News

Councils and tourism leaders unite to chart course for regional cruise growth

SEVEN councils and two peak tourism organisations from the Hunter and Central Coast met for the first time last week, seeking to unlock new opportunities for local businesses to benefit from the regional cruise industry in NSW. The meeting marked the official launch of the three-year partnership, led by Port Authority of NSW, which brings […]

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