Lower Hunter Archives

News Rod Thompson - January 18, 2025

Residents in storm-affected Hunter LGAs can dispose of damaged items and debris at landfill sites without paying the waste levy fee.

News Oli Goeldner - September 24, 2024

Reports show new government taxes and charges on building costs are making Hunter housing targets less and less feasible.

Community Rod Thompson - September 18, 2024

To preserve one of Australia’s most critically-endangered birds, almost 50 zoo-bred Regent Honeyeaters were released into the Lower Hunter.

News Rod Thompson - September 12, 2024

The NSW Government must outlay $420 million in infrastructure investment to support the unlocking of 30,400 homes in the Lower Hunter.

Property AAP - August 31, 2024

A slow planning system and lack of infrastructure such as water and power means the Lower Hunter will fail to hit national housing targets.

News Rod Thompson - June 24, 2024

Wombats are commonly known as being “unfriendly” creatures. But, one near Cessnock has rolled out an unlikely welcome mat.

News Rod Thompson - April 18, 2024

The Nationals have slammed Labor’s lack of leadership on the all-important issue of home ownership in the Lower Hunter.

Community Rod Thompson - January 24, 2024

Darren Cleary believes a permanent Belmont Desalination Plant will play a vital role in the future of the Lower Hunter’s water supply system.

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