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Angst over controversial Royalties for Rejuvenation fund, but critics say it's "spit in the ocean" for coal communities

IT'S been labelled by critics as a "spit in the ocean", "spare change", "modest", "a cheap and insulting thought bubble" and "an absolute joke".

Newcastle Herald

'We couldn't imagine our life without her': Dr Henry Murray's lasting legacy

Dr Murray leaves behind a huge legacy for mothers and babies throughout Hunter New England.

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National Party's Matt Canavan baits Shortland MP Pat Conroy over Labor's carbon credit scheme and coal

Canavan carrying the can for coal

Newcastle Herald

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Could Labor lose the seat of Hunter to the Nationals? That's the question

Opposing forces at work in the Hunter

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PM announces $50m burst of energy for university and region

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit the Hunter on Wednesday to announce a $50 million investment in a new business and research partnership that the government expects will create 1600 jobs over the next four years.

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Labor pledges $1m to support the Hunter's Kaden Centre

Funds for 'groundbreaking' exercise oncology clinic that supports people with cancer and chronic illness.

Newcastle Herald

Sydney news: Brooke Vitnell claims election posters vandalised with sexist slurs and images

MORNING BRIEFING: The Liberal candidate in the seat of Paterson in the state's Hunter region has detailed what she describes as a "concerted campaign" against her.

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What voters are thinking as pre-polling opens: "This is the generation that wants change"

Pre-poll voting for the 2022 federal election opened at 8am on Monday.

Newcastle Herald

Drolet hat-trick fires Northstars to 9-2 victory over Melbourne Ice

The Hunter club scored back-to-back victories on the road.

Newcastle Herald

Man, 75, in hospital after bulldozer rolls near Taree

A man aged in his 70s was air-lifted to hospital with serious injuries after a bulldozer rolled down a hill on a rural property in the Manning region, north of the Hunter, on Sunday afternoon.

Newcastle Herald

Lobby group tells parties to keep the money flowing

The Committee for the Hunter says some campaign commitments have hit the mark, but it wants movement on more long-overdue projects and programs.

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'Get off your arse and get up here': Upper Hunter's message to leaders

'It's not our job': Councils forced into the void due to lack of action on Upper Hunter diversification.

Newcastle Herald

Appeal for information after $600,000 worth of cannabis plants found

Police are appealing for information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible for a cannabis grow-house allegedly containing plants with a street value of $600,000 in the Hunter this week.

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LETTERS: At last, a little bit of hope for homebuyers

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

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Candidates clash on Labor emissions plan

Mr Thomson has challenged Mr Repacholi's assurance that "no Hunter mines" would be affected by the party's policy.

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Around 750 NSW coal miners could lose jobs

More than 700 coal mining jobs could be impacted by the imminent closure of Australia's largest coal-fired power plant close in the NSW Hunter region.

Newcastle Herald

Malnourished horse Jet dies

A retired racehorse surrendered to an animal shelter after becoming severely malnourished on a Hunter property has died despite best efforts to nurse him back to health.

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The Nationals have good election prospects - but this does not guarantee Joyce's leadership

While the Liberal and Labor parties each face several nail-biting contests, the Nationals have fewer immediate concerns in this federal election.

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Hunter mining communities $250 million a year worse off because of lower casual mineworker wages

Union movement pushing casual wage rates onto the election agenda

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Thousands call on the government to act at Hunter Workers May Day rally | VIDEO

"We are working more for less and less"

Newcastle Herald

Preference negotiations in earnest as big players and small tussle for places on May 21 tickets

Power lies in voting preferences as Labor's traditional Hunter margins narrow

Newcastle Herald

Election Diary: Moon boots, poster wars and bookies' favourites

The latest from the federal election campaign trail in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Labor faces preference challenges in Hunter, Paterson

One Nation and a high-profile independent have put Coalition candidates above Labor on their how-to-vote cards in two key Hunter seats.

Newcastle Herald

Greens say Hunter needs identity shift away from coal

The Greens say the major parties are sending mixed messages about the Hunter's future in green manufacturing.

Newcastle Herald

Hydrogen hubs put the Hunter 'right in the game'

Labor will match the $82million in funding for a Hunter Super Hydrogen hub, that has the potential to attract 2500 jobs in coming decades.

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