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Upset Cessnock residents to march on council over its ‘financial woes’

News Rod Thompson -
Cessnock residents are taking their frustrations, at council’s perilous financial state, to the streets in a bid to be heard “loud and clear”.

Zelinksy leads call to back national university reform

News Olivia Arigho -
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Alex Zelinsky is urging MPs to back the ATEC bill, warning $400m and sector stability are at risk.

Maitland Hospital introduces new home birthing pilot

News Rod Thompson -
Local families will now be able to access public home birth services, thanks to a new pilot program at Maitland Hospital.

Newcastle filmmaker uncovers Stockton Bight’s tragic past

News Olivia Arigho -
A new documentary revisits the forgotten 1954 Stockton Bight military disaster, uncovering survivor stories and Newcastle’s hidden history.

Illegal Hunter tobacconists issued closure notices

News Rod Thompson -
Countless Illicit tobacco and vaping products have been seized, and three illegal tobacconists issued closure notices, in the Hunter.

Gavin Morris enters Newcastle Lord Mayor’s race

News Rod Thompson -
Much-loved television personality Gavin Morris will enter the City of Newcastle Lord Mayor’s race following Ross Kerridge’s resignation.

Angus Taylor wins Liberal leadership by hefty margin

News Rod Thompson -
Angus Taylor has been elected Liberal leader after defeating Sussan Ley in a spill, deposing the party's first female boss.

Unions slam Origin’s stance after half-year financial results revealed

News Rod Thompson -
The battle between Myuna Colliery and Origin Energy shows no signs of abating, especially after the company’s half-year financial result was revealed.

Liberal leadership showdown confirmed after MPs quit

News AAP -
Six shadow ministers have quit the Liberal front bench in a bid to depose leader Sussan Ley, who will soon face a vote to keep her job.

High Court rules Catholic Church let down Hunter child abuse victims

News Rod Thompson -
A leading law firm has welcomed a decision handed down by the High Court in favour of victims of historic institutional child abuse.

Callum Pull backs fellow Lib for Newcastle Lord Mayor

News Rod Thompson -
The Liberals are expected to field a candidate to vie for the City of Newcastle Lord Mayor’s role… but it’s unlikely to be Callum Pull.

Patient raises more concerns after Calvary Mater stay

News Olivia Arigho -
A patient has shared concerns about delays, medication errors and staff pressures during a recent stay at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

‘Box Office Jets’ prop up successful ‘Summer of Football’

News Rod Thompson -
The rise of the “Box Office Jets” has played a leading role in the A-League’s successful “Summer of Football”.

Port Stephens supports bid to host Koori Knockout 2026

News Rod Thompson -
Port Stephens Council is keen to host one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal sporting and cultural events in 2026.

Man trampled by bull on property near Dungog

News Rod Thompson -
A man is recovering in John Hunter Hospital after being trampled by a bull on a property near Dungog on Tuesday afternoon.

Greens’ McCabe throws hat into the ring for Lord Mayor’s role

News Rod Thompson -
Charlotte McCabe is the first councillor to officially throw her hat in the ring for the City of Newcastle Lord Mayor’s role.

Singleton town centre charges up with more options for EV drivers

News Rod Thompson -
In a boost for environmentally-friendly drivers travelling through the region, Singleton’s EV charging network is continuing to grow.

Myuna dispute putting Hunter jobs, communities at risk

Community Olivia Arigho -
Local businesses are raising the alarm over the potential closure of Myuna Colliery, warning that hundreds of jobs would be lost.

Protesters charged, anger over ‘brutal’ police response

News AAP -
Nine protesters face criminal charges and the actions of police are under scrutiny after violent clashes at a rally against the Israeli President's visit.

Woman charged after being caught with one tonne of copper wire at Tomago

News Rod Thompson -
A woman will face court next week after police allegedly located a large amount of suspected stolen copper wire at Tomago on Monday.

Maitland Return and Earn Depot hits 20 million container milestone

News Rod Thompson -
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW-operated Maitland Return and Earn Depot recently achieved a major recycling milestone.
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