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Hunter gas plant may help power data centre until renewables fire up

How much of the new Hunter data centre's power will come from renewables?

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

Historic $2.5bn deal secures NSW energy and 1,000 jobs

The funding package will be jointly funded between the state and federal governments.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

The blonde wig, the toy gun, the inside woman and the e-bike getaway

Three people charged over the hold-up at SJs have pleaded guilty.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

Teardown begins on Queens Wharf's infamous eyesore after years of neglect

Take a look inside the derelict building before it gets razed.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

Prime Minister to announce bailout for Tomago Aluminium Smelter

It is believed the bailout will be the largest rescue package for an Australian smelter to date.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

How a new guided walking tour is unlocking Newcastle's foodie secrets

A business idea born in hotel quarantine is now an award-winning success story.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

Man accused of kidnapping, repeatedly assaulting woman and child

Police deployed capsicum spray after he was found hiding under a bed.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

The $5 million plan for a new school in booming Hunter suburb

If approved, it would deliver a 350-student school.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

BHP's pathways for Newcastle steelworks could mold Hunter energy transition

'There is a pretty good tried-and-tested model on the same scale that they could build on'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

Food Bites: Maitland's 'guru' of fin-to-tail cooking shares his story

Josh Niland has a new book set for release. It's called Saint Peter: Chapter & Verse.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12