Ministers confirm Stockton Centre inspection in hunt for housing fix The Stockton Centre closed as a residential disability centre in 2020 and has been dormant ever since. Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2023
Crakanthorp tables petition calling for drink spiking training in bars The Newcastle MP says shame and stigma lead to under-reporting of drink spiking. Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2023
Newcastle Henges lead the way for safety in public spaces "City of Newcastle Henges, have helped reduce anti-social behaviour in our city." Newcastle Herald · May 26, 2023
Government 'exploring' using Stockton Centre, Tomaree Lodge for crisis accommodation Housing Minister Rose Jackson said while in opposition last year that it was 'scandalous' the former disability centres were lying empty. Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2023
Stockton reboot plan wins applause Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty will chair for the Stockton Beach Taskforce Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2023
Stockton sand restoration works edge closer NSW Public Works, a state agency, is now preparing tenders for initial dredging works. Newcastle Herald · May 14, 2023
Crakanthorp urges patience on key Hunter infrastructure projects The Newcastle MP and new Minister for the Hunter spoke to the Herald about Hunter Park, light rail and a host of other issues facing the region. Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2023
MP stops short of committing to protect light rail corridor Mr Crakanthorp long pushed to preserve a light rail corridor in opposition. Newcastle Herald · May 3, 2023
Off and racing: $52m Glendale sport upgrade formally kicks off The expanded centre is due for completion next year. The last stage delivers a 1300-square-metre Trampoline Centre of Excellence in an Australian first. Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2023
Hunter voices in Labor's NSW cabinet must deliver for this region Hunter Park, Wallsend flooding, Stockton erosion and managing the energy transition loom large as tests of their time in power. Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2023
'Are you on our side?': New Hunter Minister not drawn on Supercars stance The highly divisive event presents an immediate test for the MP. Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2023
Five Hunter MPs in new state government cabinet Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp will be Minister for the Hunter, Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper will be speaker. Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2023
'Shuts the city down': passions high at Supercars community meeting Four businesses registered losses of between $50,000 and $100,000 during the Newcastle Supercars compared to the same period last year. Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2023
Hunter MPs wait to hear if they'll survive rumoured cabinet cull Will the Hunter have five MPs on the frontbench when the dust settles? Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2023 Labor's red tide continues to rise as NSW election vote counting resumes Labor's red tide continued to rise across the Hunter on Monday when counting resumed following Saturday's state election.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2023 Labor MPs push for 'fair share' for Hunter as Minns leads red wave The Hunter's Labor MPs say they will have strength in numbers when it comes to getting a fair share for the region from the newly elected state government.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 25, 2023 RED LETTER DAY: Labor celebrating as Liberals take stock of dismal election night A woeful night for the Liberals as Hunter MPs improved their already large margins.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 23, 2023 The state of play in every Hunter seat The main focus in the Hunter on Saturday will be whether the Nationals hold on to what could be a key marginal seat for both sides.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 23, 2023 Transport, cost of living and cannabis: Hunter candidates share their top priorities The Herald asked all candidates in the Hunter's nine seats what their top three priorities were ahead of the NSW election.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2023 Labor commits to help end sexual violence in the Hunter if elected Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp has made a $20,000 commitment to help eliminate sexual violence if Labor wins the state election this weekend.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023 'We are fearful': Pressure on Labor to make PEP-11 decision 'We are fearful that Madeline King is not going to cancel the PEP-11 permit.'
Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023 'Worth its weight in gold': Surf, sun dangers get boost "When it comes to skin cancer early detection is vital."
Newcastle Herald · Mar 17, 2023 $100k pledge for water quality and litter traps in Throsby Creek Labor pledged to extend the Beachwatch water monitoring program to Throsby Creek if it wins the election.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2023 Pollies roll out cash for koalas, cycle path, pipeline The parties have nine more days to win your vote.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 8, 2023 The Merewether carriageway at heart of Newcastle council stoush with developer Council claims the right of carriageway has been removed and the development does not comply.