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Port gets green light to store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries

The Port of Newcastle is the state's major gateway for renewable energy infrastructure.

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Expert panel weighs up NSW ports policy after container terminal ruling

The policy favours Kembla over Newcastle as NSW's second port.

Newcastle Herald

Luxury cruise ship moored in Newcastle for repairs

Brilliance of the Seas undergoing repairs in Port of Newcastle.

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Port of Newcastle container compensation on state's freight reform agenda

State government's freight reform program to examine ports, rail and roads

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MP fears Treasury, NSW Ports trying to 'strong-arm' IPART

The independent body is reviewing the Newcastle port lease price.

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'Ridiculous': Valuable sand dumped at sea as Stockton erodes

About 30,000 cubic metres of sand is being dumped at sea.

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Fire crews called after 10-metre high pile of lead and copper self combusts

A senior Hunter firefighter said the fire was "deep-seated".

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Port of Newcastle lays the foundations for Hunter's energy future

Port of Newcastle is poised to become a major player in new energy export markets

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Container case: dollar figures redacted to protect state in Botany 'renegotiation'

A court has raised the prospect of NSW Ports seeking to re-evaluate its privatisation deal after NSW Parliament passed legislation opening the door to a Newcastle container terminal.

Newcastle Herald

IPART appointed to determine price for Newcastle to remove container terminal shackles

IPART to set Newcastle container compensation after Greg Piper's port bill

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Port of Newcastle says competition watchdog's container case loss won't stop its plans

ACCC comments on its loss in major container terminal case

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Conference hears Port of Newcastle faces financial penalties if it does not cut reliance on coal

'Sustainability' and the banking world

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Government's 'shameful' hoarding slammed as $21m beach plan unveiled

'Today's announcement is a fresh start.'

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$590m Port of Newcastle gas dock plan dead in the water

A major gas import terminal project at the Port of Newcastle said to one day supply up to 80 per cent of NSW's gas needs is no more.

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Greens' plan to tax coal to fix Stockton Beach

The Port of Newcastle and the coal industry would be required to contribute to an environmental levy that would pay for the restoration and maintenance of Stockton Beach if the Greens hold the balance of power following the March state election.

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Storms, strong winds and dangerous surf batter NSW coast as SES field 110 calls for help overnight

Movements out of the Port of Newcastle are restricted and widespread strong marine wind warnings remain current along the NSW coast, following 110 calls for help to the SES.

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Varroa mite detection in Hunter Valley raises questions about origin of deadly bee parasite

Authorities say they have linked the infestation to a property within the eradication zone, which will now be expanded. They also say that the case shows the mite was in Australia before it was first detected in Newcastle.

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Svitzer's threatened national shutdown of 17 ports returns to Fair Work Commission noon Wednesday

Fair Work Commission intervenes in Svitzer tug-of-war

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Deal struck to 'unshackle' Newcastle port

A bill that paves the way for competition between ports, improving options for producers and consumers, has passed the NSW lower house.

Newcastle Herald

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

Era of sail returns as Shofu Maru glides into the Port of Newcastle

Wind Challenger 'a dream come true', says shipping line

Newcastle Herald

Remove Port Commitment Deed handbrake, we'll do the heavy lifting

The Member for Lake Macquarie is seeking to level the playing field with Port bill.

Newcastle Herald

Pressure builds on government ports policy

An alliance of NSW councils has welcomed news that Parliament will debate legislation to remove the "handbrake" on Newcastle developing a freight terminal.

Newcastle Herald

Report finds wage theft rampant on foreign ships entering Newcastle

Seafarers working on the 2500 foreign-registered freight ships that enter the Port of Newcastle each year are being robbed an estimated $25million a year, new research has found.

Newcastle Herald

Port legislation will test Coalition friendship

Nationals Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell is hopeful the Coalition will support a bill designed to dismantle port commitment deeds that are constraining the development of container terminal at the Port of Newcastle.

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