Tag: Lower Hunter
Young Hunter residents priced out of home ownership, say Nationals
The Nationals have slammed Labor’s lack of leadership on the all-important issue of home ownership in the Lower Hunter.
Hunter Water building permanent Belmont Desalination Plant
Darren Cleary believes a permanent Belmont Desalination Plant will play a vital role in the future of the Lower Hunter’s water supply system.
GALLERY: Residents count cost of freak hail storm
Residents throughout the Lower Hunter are counting the cost of a freak hail storm, which struck with ferocity on Boxing Day.
Chichester Dam five-year risk assessment wraps up
Since its construction in the 1920s, Chichester Dam has required little attention. This month it underwent a thorough safety check..
Hunter welcomes nursing boost throughout region
The Upper and Lower Hunter welcomed almost 40 new nurses and midwives to the region's workforce this week.
Hunter Water celebrates 130 years of service
NSW Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson and Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin have led the plaudits for Hunter Water on its major milestone.
Cease to pump ruled out for Lower Hunter
Proposals to implement salinity-based cease to pump rules in several rivers in the Lower Hunter will not be included in the Hunter Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sharing Plan.
Lower Hunter social housing big winners from water efficiency program
Residents in social housing across the Lower Hunter are set to be among those to experience the financial and environmental benefits of water efficiency programs.
