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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Michael Parris

NSW budget: What's in it for the Hunter

Finance Minister Courtney Houssos and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey. Picture by AAP

The Hunter's bumper representation in NSW cabinet has not translated into significant new budget spending in the region as Treasurer Daniel Mookhey tries to rein in government debt.

The 42-page overview of Labor's first budget in 13 years refers to "Sydney" 22 times, but Newcastle, the state's second city, and the Hunter do not rate a mention.

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