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What caused Sydney’s M4 tunnel closure – and what on earth is shotcrete?

The M4 shut for ‘emergency roadworks’ early Thursday and was still closed hours later. Repairs had made the tunnel safe to reopen in the afternoon – but not before drivers experienced considerable delays

The Guardian - AU

Road funding under scrutiny amid 'slush fund' claims

A $334 million fund for regional roads will be examined, as a minister faces questioning over additional funding for a bridge near her home.

AAP

NSW to legalise e-scooters on paths and roads up to 20km/h for those over 16

State government says ‘sensible rules’ will promote health and lifestyle benefits of electric scooters and bikes while keeping users and others safe

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City's drivers spend annual week in traffic but state government has no bottleneck data

Bottleneck bedlam: Newcastle drivers spend annual week in traffic but govt has no bottleneck data

Newcastle Herald

'Great strides': Government touts boost to Maitland Hospital ED

Additional staffing and extended days 'making a difference'.

Newcastle Herald

Eyes on the road: average speed cameras on trial for cars and motorbikes

NSW Government introduces new trial due to climbing road toll

Newcastle Herald

Region's longest shared pathway: new section of Fernleigh Track opens

The track creates 27 kilometres of shared pathway.

Newcastle Herald

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Fares to rise 25-fold on some regional bus routes

The removal of a $400,000 concession subsidy has left commuters on several regional NSW bus routes facing a massive increase in fares.

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M1 Motorway extension, Hexham Straight works 'on track'

'Every time you drive past you seem to see more.'

Newcastle Herald

Bypass design under way to fix 'notorious' Hunter bottleneck

Construction is expected to start later this year.

Newcastle Herald

Population of Hunter school set to triple in $65m plan

The proposal includes two new buildings up to three storeys tall.

Newcastle Herald

Lessons still to be learnt from the Train Wreck of Operation Normal

'Train Wreck at Operation Normal'

Newcastle Herald

Hunter school buses now fitted with life-saving seatbelts

The buses will operate in Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Singleton.

Newcastle Herald

Hub for 650 public servants opens for business

The workplace can accommodate up to 650 workers.

Newcastle Herald

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Veteran bus drivers launch Anzac-themed bus for reflection on the roads

'Let's recognise the people who sign a blank cheque for their life.'

Newcastle Herald

Minister says it would be 'inappropriate' to comment on Cessnock rail idea

Jenny Aitchison refused to be drawn on the proposal.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter's engineering history in the frame as historic truss bridges in the spotlight

More than 400 timber truss road bridges were built in NSW. Less than 30 remain

The Guardian - AU

Sleeper services may return on Sydney-Melbourne route after new trains arrive, as night patronage booms

Exclusive: NSW government says it is open to all options even though new rolling stock, now due in 2026, will have reclining seats only

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Barr to push NSW govt for extra Canberra-Sydney train services

The ACT would like an express service to cut travel time.

Newcastle Herald

Central Maitland park's multi-million dollar upgrades unveiled

New playground, basketball court, picnic space for Maitland CBD.

Newcastle Herald

Singleton bypass contract awarded to fix 'notorious highway bottleneck'

Bypass to open to traffic in late 2026, depending on weather.

Newcastle Herald

It's doable for the NSW government: we should have a Cessnock rail service

An invaluable Hunter passenger train service is ready and waiting.

Newcastle Herald

MP repays travel card bill for smokes, doughnut after media stunt

A budget estimates grilling raised queries about taxpayer money.

The Guardian - AU

Up in smokes: Daily Tele’s taxpayer-funded ciggies help Labor minister destroy travel card

News Corp reporter bought a pink doughnut, a soft drink and tobacco as part of a NSW government endorsed media stunt. Plus: cartoonists go their own way

Newcastle Herald

New Maitland mental health centre, with Morisset move

Morisset Kestrel medium secure forensic unit to be moved.

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