It might surprise many, especially with coronavirus rearing its ugly head last year, but the NSW Minerals Council’s latest annual member company Expenditure Survey makes for some positive reading, particularly for the...

Charlestown MP Jodie Harrison has the NSW Government in her sights after a glaring anomaly highlighted the imbalance between Sydney and regional areas. Figures recently revealed tens of millions of dollars in stamp...

Shortland MP Pat Conroy has joined the chorus of voices criticising the Australian Government’s much-hyped hiring credit scheme JobMaker. In fact, he along with Labor Party Deputy Leader Richard Marles, Shadow Treasurer Jim...

A NSW Government plan to tear down a Hamilton South playground has earned the ire of Newcastle state MP Tim Crakanthorp and neighbouring residents. And, the local member is rallying with concerned locals...

Rotary Club of Kurri Kurri Sunrise members are hoping for a bit of “normality” when they kick off this year’s fundraising quest with their annual Craft De-Stash and Jumble Sale next month. After...

Residents are being urged to provide feedback on a proposal to improve safety for pedestrians and the amenity of the local centre in Shortland. The process starts from today (Monday 22 February) and...

Two Labor councillors have declared their intentions to keep the Newcastle Ocean Baths free, honouring a 70-year pledge in the process. And, on Tuesday 23 February, Carol Duncan and Deputy Lord Mayor Declan...

Tenders are being called for to demolish the vacant building next to the Nelson Street Bridge, as City of Newcastle takes further steps to alleviate flooding issues in the Wallsend town centre.  The...

Months and months of preparation, and meticulous planning, were washed away in one foul swoop at the weekend. Following more than 100mm of rain, in one downpour alone, organisers of the 2021 NSW...

An exciting night of performances, music and art will entertain locals and visitors alike in Maitland this month. Space Funk! Disco Dystopia is set to liven up Coffin Lane, Central Maitland, on Saturday...

Matt Shipway has a good eye for spotting young rugby league talent. So, when the premiership-winning mentor, who enjoyed success at the Port Macquarie Sharks and contested two World Cup campaigns with the...

Wallsend state MP Sonia Hornery is overwhelmed by her electorate’s ongoing generosity to help others in need. That was particularly evident late last week when the local member made an impassioned plea for...