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The Latest Breaking News from Sharon Claydon

'It's early days': Labor plans to honour GP Access After Hours funding once party settles in

"It is our intention to honour those commitments as soon as humanly possible," Sharon Claydon says.

Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2022

Greens set their sights on Newcastle

The Greens have signalled their intention to become a serious contender for the Seat of Newcastle in coming elections.

Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2022

Hunter Labor MPs poised to govern for first time as Australia votes to oust Coalition

Labor is poised to form government despite winning only 31 per cent of the primary vote.

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

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Newcastle voters given wrong ballot papers, cast informal vote

Eight voters at Cooks Hill City Scout Group Hall in Wickham unknowingly cast informal votes after they were given ballot papers from Paterson, rather than for their Newcastle electorate.

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

Podcast: What you need to know before you vote in Newcastle

If politics is about change, then Newcastle must be a political town, with the reworking of the city's face and character in recent years, to the point that it barely resembles the place in that 1970s hit, "The Newcastle Song", but one thing that hasn't changed in more than a…

Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2022

Labor promises $16m for uni energy testing centre

The political love-in for hydrogen continued on Thursday when Labor announced a $16 million commitment to build an energy research and testing centre at University of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · May 12, 2022

Labor slams Australian Border Force cuts in Newcastle in wake of deadly cocaine haul

But Australia's border force denies that the death of a scuba diver during a suspected cocaine operation in Newcastle is due to gaps in the port security workforce.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

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Labor pledges $1m to support the Hunter's Kaden Centre

Funds for 'groundbreaking' exercise oncology clinic that supports people with cancer and chronic illness.

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2022

Wheelchair users vote on the street in Newcastle

Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon has complained to the Australian Electoral Commission after people in wheelchairs were forced to vote on the street outside the CBD's only pre-poll centre.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2022

Joyce, PM 'discuss' subsidies for struggling papers

Barnaby: "We must have a vibrant fourth estate, otherwise I can get away with anything."

Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2022

Labor policy could cut new Hunter mortgages

Labor's pitch on housing affordability has won support from charities and the property industry. Do you want the government owning a third of your house?

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2022

Thousands call on the government to act at Hunter Workers May Day rally | VIDEO

"We are working more for less and less"

Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2022

Preference negotiations in earnest as big players and small tussle for places on May 21 tickets

Power lies in voting preferences as Labor's traditional Hunter margins narrow

Newcastle Herald · Apr 29, 2022

Paying tribute to workers who 'have gone to work and haven't come home'

"We are here to recognise and remember those that have been killed on the job, killed at work and killed by their work."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2022

'Selfless' volunteers awarded for their service to Newcastle community

Hosted by Federal Member Sharon Claydon, Friday's ceremony acknowledged the contribution of "more than 50 selfless Novocastrians".

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2022

Letters: Albanese's rate gaffe simply unbelievable

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Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2022

Claydon calls on state to prioritise Stockton

Ms Claydon said "importantly", only state and territory governments can apply for the Commonwealth funding.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2022

Budget 'cuts' versus 'decrease': GP Access funding feud continues

Health department officials insist drop in funding for PHN after hours program from $71.9 million in 2021 to $56 million in 2022 is a "decrease", "not a cut".

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Newcastle Herald · Apr 2, 2022

NSW Liberal's endorse City of Newcastle councillor Katrina Wark to contest Newcastle seat at election

A decision on the party's Newcastle candidate, facing the unenviable task of ousting incumbent Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon from an historically safe Labor seat, was expected Friday night and eventually arrived Saturday.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2022

Women's budget reply calls out housing gap

Labor has responded to the "crickets" in the federal government's budget announcement in relation to social and affordable housing.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 30, 2022

GP Access in danger of closing under 2022 budget cuts, MP says

A $16 million cut to after hours medical care across the country could put the Hunter's GP Access service in jeopardy, Sharon Claydon says.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 30, 2022

Federal budget: women's safety 'needs to be matched with housing'

"These are really the short term sugar hits for an election."

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