Deputy Premier questions offshore dredging at Stockton NSW Public Works will take the lead role in a project that will use sand from Newcastle Harbour to renourish Stockton Beach. Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2023
Business student puts hand up for NSW election The National Party has unveiled its candidate for the seat of Cessnock at March's NSW election. Newcastle Herald · Jan 27, 2023
Right to ask about partner's DV proposed A new scheme will give men and women in NSW the power to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence, if the coalition wins the next election. AAP · Jan 22, 2023
NSW women and men will be able to check partner's violence history online with disclosure scheme The proposed extension of a scheme by the NSW government will allow women and men across the state to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence. ABC News · Jan 22, 2023
Stockton Beach disappearing quicker than expected Stockton Beach is disappearing even quicker than the experts predicted. Newcastle Herald · Jan 20, 2023
NSW Coalition split on cashless gaming as independent warns against regional exemptions Premier Dominic Perrottet rules out different rules for clubs and pubs in the bush, in contrast to deputy premier Paul Toole The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023
Perrottet rejects regional pokie exception Premier Dominic Perrottet has dismissed exempting regional clubs from its cashless gaming card rollout, as Nationals MPs call for sensible reform in the bush. AAP · Jan 19, 2023
Petty squabbling over Stockton sand a complete failure of leadership Stop the bickering and just get on with the job please leaders. Newcastle Herald · Jan 19, 2023
Nucoal shareholders seek compensation after John Maitland found not guilty of misconduct There was a huge snowball effect when a Hunter mining executive was accused of wrongdoing. He has since cleared his name and shareholders say they deserve justice. ABC News · Jan 18, 2023
$70 million to repair flood-damaged Hunter assets An extra $70million is now available to help repair community infrastructure damaged by the floods in February and June last year. Newcastle Herald · Jan 18, 2023
NSW, federal governments announce $70m in flood repair funding for struggling communities The joint state and federal funding pool will be used to fix public facilities that still haven't been repaired after last year's floods. ABC News · Jan 18, 2023
The community is suffering from this impasse: Stockton offshore dredging licence debate blows up Deputy Premier Paul Toole has accused City of Newcastle of hindering progress on getting sand back on Stockton Beach by its refusal to take responsibility for a vital offshore dredging program. Newcastle Herald · Jan 17, 2023
New South Wales launches online reporting for sexual assault survivors in a dozen languages Distressed victims of sexual assault will now be able to make a report anonymously on a new online portal available in a dozen different languages. ABC News · Jan 12, 2023
Government 'buck passing' threatens $6.2m Stockton sand grant 'Stop the buck passing, stop the delays and get some sand back on this beach.' Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2022 NSW Health apologises for billing Eugowra flood victims for helicopter rescues Local leaders condemn ‘insensitive cruelty’ as residents remain shaken after weather event likened to an inland tsunami
AAP · Dec 11, 2022 NSW offers incentives to lure more cops NSW is investing $17 million to bring more police officers on board by offering flexible work arrangements and stipends.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022 Nationals’ stance on Indigenous voice a ‘slap in the face to black people’, Aboriginal leader says Laura Hand-Ross says party’s opposition to constitutional recognition is an ‘insult’ that has caused disquiet in the community
ABC News · Dec 4, 2022 Reward for information on Sydney consulate bombing increased to $1m ahead of inquiry The cause of two foiled terror attacks — which could have been disastrous — in Sydney 40 years ago is being examined today by the state coroner. A reward for information that could solve the cold case has increased to $1 million.
AAP · Dec 1, 2022 NSW police minister's brother granted bail A man charged with drug supply and organised crime offences has been released from jail because his brother's high-profile made his detention "unacceptable".
The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022 Payment sought for 929 NSW residents who agreed to work off now invalid Covid fines Redfern Legal Centre calls for compensation after withdrawal of 33,000 pandemic-era fines
Newcastle Herald · Nov 23, 2022 Hunter whistleblower's five-year wait for action over alleged planning breaches With the State Government soon to enter caretaker mode, critics slam the timing of the release of a report into bribery and misconduct which will not now see the light of day until after the March state election.
AAP · Nov 23, 2022 Lim's arrest set for independent review The arrest of Sydney performer Danny Lim that left him hospitalised will undergo independent scrutiny after plans for an internal review sparked outrage.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022 Danny Lim: NSW police to internally investigate arrest that left Sydney personality with brain bleed Greens write to police minister Paul Toole to demand an independent investigation into QVB arrest that left Lim in hospital
Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2022 Shotguns, flick knife, drugs, stolen motorbike seized in Newcastle raid Police have charged more than 140 people as they seized several firearms and about 50 knives across NSW - including in the Hunter - during a crackdown on knife-related crime.
AAP · Nov 15, 2022 Hazzard chokes back tears in final speech Brad Hazzard became emotional as he spoke of the impact of the death of his younger brother during his final speech to the NSW parliament.