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The Latest Breaking News from Port of Newcastle

Port legislation 'positive' for consumers

The commission's final report says it is unclear whether Kembla or Newcastle is the more viable second port for NSW, but the free market should be left to decide.

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Government 'buck passing' threatens $6.2m Stockton sand grant

'Stop the buck passing, stop the delays and get some sand back on this beach.'

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Port's hydrogen vision taking shape

Early works have commenced on the establishment of a $100million green hydrogen hub at the Port of Newcastle, which will facilitate the development of new energy industries in the Hunter.

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Financial model tips $733m state port liability

The state government could have to pay NSW Ports more than $700 million in compensation over the next 40 years if Port of Newcastle goes ahead with a container terminal, according to modelling seen by the Newcastle Herald.

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MP says level crossings demand attention in port road, rail planning

NSW upper house MP Mark Banasiak has called for a clear government strategy on how containers will move in and out of a proposed freight terminal at Mayfield.

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Container bill passes as upper house rejects Labor amendments

Labor says its amendments would have guaranteed the terminal was built. Port of Newcastle says they would have guaranteed it wasn't.

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Port has 'strong intention' not to clog roads with container trucks

The port says it will move most containers by rail, but past Department of Planning assessments have some Mayfield residents concerned.

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Port vows to launch container terminal 'without delay'

The government will remove restrictions on Port of Newcastle building a freight terminal if the private operator tops up its $1.75 billion lease payment to the state.

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Port bill passes lower house with bipartisan support

The government will remove restrictions on Port of Newcastle building a freight terminal if the private operator tops up its $1.75 billion lease payment to the state.

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Labor slams government's port 'backflip'

Opposition leader Chris Minns says government moves to unpick parts of the port privatisation deals prove they have been a 'disaster'.

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Ball in port's court to build container terminal

"If the Mayfield terminal doesn't happen or is a flop, the government pockets a nice little earner."

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NSW government agrees deal to scrap container penalties

The government will remove restrictions on Port of Newcastle building a freight terminal if the private operator tops up its $1.75 billion lease payment to the state.

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Minns says removing port limit 'crucial'

The would-be premier wants to see the detail of NSW's port privatisation deals before committing to compensation.

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Full steam ahead for Newcastle container terminal works

Port of Newcastle aims to handle 50,000 containers annually within two years under the first stage of plans to develop a fully fledged container terminal.

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Opinion: Time for pollies to stand up over port

It is time for NSW politicians to follow through on their support for competition in the state's container market.

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Piper says government 'willing' to resolve port mess

Mr Piper has agreed to delay debate on his port bill until next month to allow negotiations to continue.

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Labor looks for 'guarantee' on container terminal

The Opposition wants to ensure Port of Newcastle does not look for a "windfall gain" if the government removes an impediment to it developing a container terminal.

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Business calls for government to pass port bill

The chamber says Parliament must remove the "burden" on businesses.

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Piper tables port bill, slams 'straitjacket' on Hunter economy

Mr Piper has tabled legislation seeking to scrap controversial penalties on Newcastle developing a large-scale container terminal.

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Deputy Premier to meet with port over container terminal plans

Deputy Premier Paul Toole will meet with the Port of Newcastle to discuss its push to establish a container terminal at the port.

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Unclear if Stockton breakwater will be closed during six-month repair works

Council refuses to reveal cost of works and if access to Stockton breakwater will be impacted.

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'Strawman' argument: Council blocks fossil fuel ad ban

Six other councils around Australia supported the same motion, with Woollahra in Sydney's east being the only other yet to turn it down.

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Newcastle Jets unveil new home kit for 2022-23 A-League season

Traditional gold strip expected to be popular with Newcastle fans.

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Port of Newcastle unfairly constrained under secret state rules: report

State government legislation preventing the establishment of a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle not only hindered the port's development but also the efficiency of Australia's ports network, an Australian Productivity Commission report says.

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Give Newcastle's fields and ovals a sporting chance to recuperate

It is we, the local residents, who clean up all the mess that people leave behind.

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