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Driven to distraction: Hunter motorists fined for handling mobile phones at twice the state average

Hunter motorists are being fined at more than twice the statewide average for handling a mobile phone while driving.

Newcastle Herald

Govt's 'grenades' unhelpful: rail union

The head of the rail union locked in negotiations says progress has been made on a deed for train changes, but some ministerial commentary isn't helping.

AAP

Newcastle commuters to face delays, cancellations as rail workers strike

A strike is set to throw a spanner in the works for Newcastle commuters on Tuesday, as the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) pushes ahead with industrial action against the state government.

Newcastle Herald

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NSW trains deal would be 'miracle': union

Sydney commuters are facing more rail disruption this month as train workers vow to continue industrial action against the NSW government.

AAP

More strike action by NSW rail union

The NSW rail union says strike action this week and next week has created headaches for management, but should not have much affect on commuters.

AAP

Sydney news: Northern NSW flood report probing government response to be released today

MORNING BRIEFING: A report from a parliamentary inquiry into floods that hit Northern NSW earlier this year is due to be made public today.

ABC News

Progress on 'better' Broke Road and $700k for erosion holes

Water pumping, erosion holes and Broke Road repairs.

Newcastle Herald

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NSW man born without legs wants electric skateboards legalised as mobility aids for people with disabilities

Steve Lyons was born without legs and says the vehicle gives him autonomy and independence. He is pushing to have legislation regarding these types of devices changed in NSW to help others like him.

ABC News

Port Stephens Coaches steps in to help Hunter Valley Buses avoid cancellations

"We will help wherever we can to support them with the main issue and that's getting people to and from their destination safely."

Newcastle Herald

Road workers latest to strike over 'pay cut' in government wage cap

The state's road workers are the latest to take industrial action, as calls continue for the NSW government to change its wages policy.

Newcastle Herald

NSW trains stop again as dispute rolls on

Train commuters are facing more disruption with Transport for NSW saying a four-hour strike will affect services on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

AAP

'Intense disruption': Hunter nine-year-old's long walk home amid bus chaos

"It's a matter of time until a kid gets picked up off a bus stop."

Newcastle Herald

Students 'stranded' after Hunter Valley Buses cancels services with no warning

"Are kids just meant to stand there in the hope a bus is coming?"

Newcastle Herald

Councils join forces in call for Testers Hollow road design to be 'reconsidered'

Cessnock and Maitland councils will join forces to request a meeting with NSW Regional Roads and Transport Minister Sam Farraway to discuss the design of the new road at Testers Hollow after issues arose in the recent flood.

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Insurer chasing woman who narrowly survived Swansea Bridge crash for cash withdraws claim

An insurance company that chased a woman who crashed through the rail on Swansea Bridge five years ago and narrowly escaped with her life has withdrawn its $11,758.45 claim for repairs.

ABC News

E-scooters to be banned from NSW footpaths as key Sydney councils shun trial

Residents and tourists in Sydney's CBD and inner-city suburbs will have to wait for e-scooters to be available as trials are launched in other areas of NSW.

ABC News

Anger over 'culture of secrecy' as NSW keeps Blue Mountains highway plan under wraps

The NSW has revealed it is keeping the business case for the multi-billion dollar Great Western Highway upgrade confidential.

Newcastle Herald

The road to Gillieston Heights reopens under traffic control

After eight days living in isolation, Gillieston Heights residents can finally breathe a sign of relief. Transport for NSW has announced Cessnock Road has reopened the north-bound lane. The road is now under under traffic control, reconnecting residents of Gillieston Heights to 'mainland Maitland' for the first time since last…

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Newcastle Herald

Swansea Channel still waiting for dredge a year after NSW government's $6.2 million pledge

But Swansea MP Yasmin Catley said the channel remained in a "dire state" a year on, impacting the ability of boaties to access Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald

Train line flooded at Cockle Creek, services cut 'until further notice'

The train situation is "ongoing until further notice".

AAP

NSW road workers to walk off the job

More NSW frontline workers are going on strike, with road and construction crews preparing to walk off the job alongside other Transport for NSW staff.

ABC News

Kangaroo Valley access road destroyed by floods, leaving residents isolated

Shoalhaven Council says it will be several weeks before dozens of Kangaroo Valley residents can leave their home by car after floodwaters washed away their only access road.

Newcastle Herald

Contractors sought for Singleton bypass work

A call has gone out for prequalified contractors to register their interest for work on the Singleton bypass, with both the federal Labor member and state National MP welcoming the progress.

Newcastle Herald

Date set for start - and finish - of Hunter's billion-dollar bypasses

"We've been told we'll start seeing works on the ground later this year, and construction will take three years."

Newcastle Herald

M1 extension closer following release of submissions report

Concerns about the loss of koala habitat, the increased risk of flooding, noise and the need for more cycleway connections have emerged from a public consultation process for the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace.

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