The Latest Breaking News from Bob Hawes

Upper Hunter MP calls for review of mining buffer zones

Upper Hunter MP David Layzell has told the newly formed Hunter Expert Panel that existing regulation of buffer zones around former mine sites is inhibiting the economic diversification of the region.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 23, 2022

'Buy local': one in four Hunter businesses concerned about 2023 economic outlook

Shoppers have been urged to buy local in an effort to stimulate the Hunter's economy and retain jobs this Christmas.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 20, 2022

Hunter businesses 'downbeat', new survey results show

Businesses in the Hunter region are more concerned than the NSW average when it comes to rising interest rates and energy costs, according to the latest Business Conditions Survey.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 8, 2022

No more time to lose on M1 extension

HEXHAM is likely muttered under the breath of many drivers around this time of year. The area connects the M1 Motorway with the Pacific Highway through what can only be described as a bottleneck waiting to happen when the summer surge in northbound traffic arrives.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2022

Minns confirms visit to erosion-hit beach

LABOR state opposition leader Chris Minns is expected to visit Stockton to meet with concerned residents over beach erosion during a visit to Newcastle this afternoon and tomorrow. Mr Minns is scheduled to inspect the UGL Goninan train building and repair facility at Broadmeadow this afternoon, and is a guest…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2022

Call for Hunter to retain budget funding for key projects

The Albanese government says it will target politically motivated grants programs and delay infrastructure projects to help cut spending.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 24, 2022

Business calls for government to pass port bill

The chamber says Parliament must remove the "burden" on businesses.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2022

Immigration 'hesitancy' fuels record Hunter job vacancies

The Hunter's peak business group hopes the region's worker shortage starts to ease early next year as new figures show online job advertisements at a record high.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2022

Deputy Premier to meet with port over container terminal plans

Deputy Premier Paul Toole will meet with the Port of Newcastle to discuss its push to establish a container terminal at the port.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2022

Schwartz Newcastle-based school of hospitality coming soon amid skills shortage

Hotelier Jerry Schwartz has revealed plans to open a Newcastle-based training college next year to help address a skills shortage in hospitality and related sectors.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022