NSW won't accept cuts to key infrastructure funding The NSW premier has vowed to continue pushing the federal government to provide the state with its fair share of money for major road and other projects. AAP · Nov 19, 2023
Melbourne airport rail, fast trains and road funding cuts: what the infrastructure review means for your state Albanese government says projects in Sydney, Victoria and Queensland are among 50 being defunded, but other recommendations remain a priority The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023
MP fears Treasury, NSW Ports trying to 'strong-arm' IPART The independent body is reviewing the Newcastle port lease price. Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2023
Major train building industry poised for revival in Newcastle The Treasurer says the industry needs time to prepare. Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2023
Reforms needed to tackle NSW's future climate disasters More catastrophic natural disasters are expected across NSW as the government concedes further reforms and funding is needed. AAP · Oct 31, 2023
Treasurer plans to publish secret port, power privatisation contracts The Port of Newcastle and Botany contracts have never been made public. Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2023
NSW keeps triple-A credit rating despite rising debt Ratings agency Moody's has reaffirmed its top credit rating for NSW as the state budget plunges further into the red. AAP · Oct 24, 2023
Airbnb petitions Victorian government to exclude single rooms and cheap stays from new levy The introduction of 7.5% levy on short-stays will have ‘disproportionate impact on budget accomodation’, company’s head of public policy says The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023
Does the NSW government want Supercars to go ahead? Mired in mistrust: Without funding, the Newcastle 500 looks dead for 2024 and beyond Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2023
Out of the classroom and into Hansard: Maitland students witness historic budget speech A quick schedule shuffle and the Year 10 Commerce class were suddenly witnessing history. Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2023
NSW considering following Victoria’s lead by taxing Airbnb revenue NSW treasurer wants to stop ‘long-term rentals being pulled from the market and short-term rentals taking their place’ during housing crisis The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023
Public sector reforms may spell budget blues for NSW NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's budget figures could be in jeopardy, with interest rate rises impacting inflation in the year ahead. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
NSW state budget: advocates criticise the ‘crumbs’ allocated to social housing Community Housing Industry Association says Labor treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s announcements are ‘extremely disappointing’ for those on wait lists The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023
NSW budget 2023: the winners and losers Teachers, parents of toddlers and the Star casino are better off – but renters, fast rail fans and would-be EV owners may be lamenting The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Reactions to NSW state budget and its surprise surplus The NSW Labor government has delivered its first state budget since 2010, revealing a surprise surplus and promising to funnel spending into essential services.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise A surplus will bring little comfort to many people who are not eligible for cost-of-living relief as the NSW government insists on prudent principles.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Disaster-hit regions get billions in NSW budget The NSW budget has splashed funding on flood and fire recovery to help prepare for future natural disasters and repair damaged roadways.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Property market, higher wages underpin NSW budget fix The NSW government's tax take is rising fast due to favourable conditions but the state's debt also continues to swell.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023 Fast rail axed in $2.5bn budget cuts – as it happened Go-it-alone approach to building network between Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong shelved entirely
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023 NSW budget: Labor points to ‘decade of neglect’ but lack of housing showstopper may leave voters underwhelmed NSW treasurer Daniel Mookhey points to ‘largest debt any incoming state government has ever inherited’ as he hands down party’s first budget in more than a decade
Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2023 Hunter Park again left out of NSW budget, but 'work continuing' NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said planning was ongoing.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2023 NSW budget: What's in it for the Hunter The region has again struggled to catch the government's attention.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023 NSW Labor pledges $2.2bn for housing and infrastructure in first budget in a decade Figures reveal NSW is expected to be back in the black next financial year and will focus on paying down debt
Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2023 NSW budget regional winners and losers Labor has handed down its first state budget in 13 years.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 17, 2023 Show us the money: region hoping for Hunter Park funding Labor will deliver its first state budget in 13 years on Tuesday.