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‘It would be a huge relief’: public housing residents left in limbo look to NSW election for a lifeline

Tenants issued relocation notices under the Coalition’s plan to privatise public housing are cautiously hopeful that Labor will offer a clearer future

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2023

State Wallsend flood fix 'would add $140 a year to water bills'

Shadow Minister for Water Rose Jackson is visiting Sonia Hornery's seat, committing to investigate the needs and costs to prevent a repeat of the Pasha Bulker flooding if elected.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 9, 2023

Wait list grows for social housing in NSW

The number of people on the waiting list for social housing in NSW has increased for the first time in six years.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

'It has flooded before, it will flood again': Hornery hosts shadow water minister in a bid for action

"It is disappointing that the Minister for Water will not direct Hunter Water to complete the works."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2022

Twitter whistleblower unlikely to spur congressional action - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary hearing from a Twitter whistleblower isn't a prelude to congressional action regarding tech platforms.

Roll Call · Sep 13, 2022

NSW minister grilled over kids in care

A NSW minister has been accused of blocking officials from revealing nearly 400 foster children needed to be housed in hotels or motels in the past 14 months.

AAP · Aug 30, 2022

Call to reopen Stockton Centre and Tomaree Lodge as crisis accommodation

Hundreds of Hunter homeless could be housed at Stockton and Tomaree

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2022

Medicinal cannabis inquiry looks at driving exemption

Medicinal cannabis users face discrimination at roadside drug tests, compared to other prescription drug users.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 16, 2022

Older single women and victims of domestic violence face increased homelessness as affordable housing falls short, report warns

Key workers are now battling to keep a roof over their head along with older single women and those fleeing domestic violence, a report finds, and Greater Western Sydney is failing to keep up with demand for social and affordable housing for the vulnerable.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022