Concerns grow about spread of asbestos-tainted mulch Backyard mulch testing has been floated after even more asbestos was found in recycled mulch in transport sites across Sydney. AAP · Jan 24, 2024
Vintage rest stop photos a window into road-trips past Nostalgic black-and-white photos of NSW's highway rest stops have been digitally archived for the first time. AAP · Jan 23, 2024
Man taken to hospital after ute hit tree, parked car at Hamilton Three people are being treated after two separate crashes this morning. Newcastle Herald · Jan 23, 2024
PM 'shocked' by asbestos find at new inner-city park More than 10 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated mulch from the Rozelle Parklands in Sydney will need to be removed and destroyed. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos The NSW government was told about possible asbestos at a new park in inner-city Sydney a week before authorities tested the site, it has been revealed. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
Rozelle parklands: NSW government was told about possible asbestos seven days before acting Exclusive: Member of public emailed Transport for NSW on 2 January about potentially hazardous mulch but investigation was delayed for a week The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024
Sydney’s Rozelle parklands to remain shut for at least six weeks due to asbestos contamination Exclusive: NSW EPA issues a clean-up notice to department of transport after asbestos was found in mulch near playground last week The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2024
Who's asleep at the wheel? Carpark confusion is a camper's dream A veteran 'van-lifer' said Horseshoe Beach was the best it got. Newcastle Herald · Jan 10, 2024
'Beyond belief': asbestos found near Sydney playground A young child's unearthing of bonded asbestos in garden mulch has led to the closure of a newly opened parkland near a controversial Sydney motorway project. AAP · Jan 10, 2024
Smoother run, and walk, down Darby Street Traffic has not been strangled in Darby Street and Hunter Street. Newcastle Herald · Jan 9, 2024
Illegal beach car park camping raises head again, but nothing changes While Newcastle changes, the issue of travellers setting up camp in city landmarks continues. Newcastle Herald · Jan 7, 2024
Stay afloat: first jet ski safety campaign of 2024 hits Hunter Riders new and old will be educated on safety and rules. Newcastle Herald · Jan 5, 2024
Mother's emergency nightmare as holiday traffic gridlock grips bay 'It's like the whole of Australia comes to the bay at one time.' Newcastle Herald · Dec 29, 2023
'It truly is a rubbish location for a railway station': move Kotara station east Existing site of key city suburb's rail hub "almost-useless". Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Dec 20, 2023 'We've never had this sort of crap around here before': residents blow up about bypass work Newcastle Inner City Bypass earthworks triggers dust concerns
Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2023 M1 extension can't come quick enough for ageing Tarro bridge Tarro bridge will remain under pressure until M1 extension opens.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2023 Government rejected advice to close Tarro Bridge because of structural concerns A Newcastle Herald investigation can reveal behind-the-scenes documents.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2023 Morisset road upgrade works to come in stages as site investigations begin The NSW and federal governments committed $76 million last year.
AAP · Nov 30, 2023 Rural road safety targets lacking, $104m underspent Two-thirds of fatal car crashes happen on country roads, but the NSW government has no strategy to improve rural road safety, a report has found.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 23, 2023 Bridges taking shape as construction steams ahead on inner city bypass 'It's one of the most significant investments we can make.'
Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2023 Climate activists plan to create harbourside tent city The three day harbour blockade is expected to attract 1500 visitors.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023 ‘Not wanted here’: council accused of deterring public by imposing 15-minute-only parking spots at Sydney beach New South Wales roads minister has accused Woollahra council of ‘taking the rest of us for mugs’
Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2023 Everything you need to know ahead of big weekend of air show, racing Find out what's on and how to get there.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2023 Feds want states to pay their way under road funding shake-up The Hunter's four biggest projects wouldn't meet the new criteria.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2023 Newcastle air show expected to draw record one-day crowd to city: council The air show will be held on Saturday, November 18.