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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Labor to keep Hunter expert panel

NSW Labor has committed to retaining the State Government's clean energy expert panels and incorporating them into its proposed transition authority model, if elected.

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Labor pledges Hunter authority to guide renewables power shift

State Labor has committed to creating a Hunter clean energy transition authority to help the region adjust to unprecedented social and economic change in coming years.

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Still no dredging in Swansea channel as February target passes

The February deadline for much-needed dredging in the Swansea channel has passed without work beginning and NSW Labor is calling the situation an example of a government failure and a broken promise.

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Swansea pool set for an upgrade thanks to $900,000 cash splash

Swansea Swim Centre will get a much-needed upgrade thanks to a $900,000 cash splash from the state government.

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First home buyers in property tax battle

Owners can only hold two properties at any given time, but the scheme won't cover a third home.

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Labor papers over Dan Andrews pledge

'We'll work with the sector on this'

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Swansea Channel dredging on hold over endangered birds

A new navigation option is being investigated for Swansea Channel.

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Hunter bus privatisation in the spotlight under Labor election promise

"What happened to our bus services in Newcastle is a clear example of why privatisation doesn't work."

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New winding boardwalk with panoramic views of Pirrita Island a summer must-do

A winding walk through the mangroves with panoramic views of Pirrita Island is expected to be a major drawcard for nature tourists on the shores of Lake Macquarie.

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Labor announces state election candidate for Upper Hunter

"I'm under no illusions this will be a tough ask."

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Port bill passes lower house with bipartisan support

The government will remove restrictions on Port of Newcastle building a freight terminal if the private operator tops up its $1.75 billion lease payment to the state.

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Funding boost for Belmont Hospital emergency department

Funding "critical" to take pressure off Belmont's frontline health workers: Catley.

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Boardriders push for pipeline from Swansea Channel to fix broken barrels

Boardriders want sand dredged from Swansea Channel piped to Blacksmiths Beach in an effort to reverse the impact of sand erosion on surfable waves and safety.

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Fish deaths in Lake Macquarie estimated at 15,000, as power station stands accused

Delta staff were seen scooping fish from the lake and putting them in clear plastic bags and a ute.

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Is the Swansea Channel saga finally over?

When the channel gets to a particular depth, it will be dredged again under a long-term program.

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FAST cycleway opened in Lake Macquarie

The newly-opened track is a 1.6km stretch between Hilda Street, Belmont South, and Awabakal Avenue, Blacksmiths, which connects to an existing shared path leading to Swansea.

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Damaged road delaying marine rescue response times

When Marine Rescue volunteers are called to save lives, crucial time is wasted negotiating the often washed out gravel road to their state-of-the-art headquarters at Swansea.

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State reveals new timeline for Swansea Channel dredging a year on from funding pledge

Transport is aiming to publish the review next month and finalise it in September before work starts.

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.

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NSW Dine and Discover vouchers will 'not be extended' as millions remain unused

Twelve million Dine and Discover vouchers remain unspent but with COVID-19 assistance for business coming to an end, the government says there will be no more extensions beyond June 30.

Newcastle Herald

We want 'shovels in the ground', not more plans

Hunter MPs are concerned money for 'continued planning' on local projects will see them gather dust on the shelf, while others were completely overlooked.

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