Most dangerous DV perpetrators among 600 nabbed in NSW Hundreds of alleged offenders have been arrested in a high-impact police operation targeting repeat domestic violence offenders. The New Daily · Apr 26, 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
Women to make up half of Chris Minns’ ministry in NSW Labor government Yasmin Catley to become state’s first female police minister after premier announces frontbench The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023
NSW Premier Chris Minns unveils his new frontbench, half of whom are women in a first for NSW Premier Chris Minns unveils a pared down frontbench that includes gender parity within the Ministry for the first time in the state. ABC News · Apr 3, 2023
ABC analyst Antony Green calls tight Terrigal for Liberals after 'rollercoaster' NSW election count Incumbent Adam Crouch has won the former Liberal stronghold of Terrigal after weathering a big swing to Labor at the NSW election, says ABC analyst Antony Green. ABC News · Apr 1, 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
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 27, 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 26, 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 25, 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 23, 2023
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. Newcastle Herald · Mar 21, 2023
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. Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2023
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. Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2023 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.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2023 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.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 24, 2023 Labor papers over Dan Andrews pledge 'We'll work with the sector on this'
Newcastle Herald · Dec 18, 2022 Swansea Channel dredging on hold over endangered birds A new navigation option is being investigated for Swansea Channel.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2022 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."
Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2022 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.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2022 Labor announces state election candidate for Upper Hunter "I'm under no illusions this will be a tough ask."
Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2022 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.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2022 Funding boost for Belmont Hospital emergency department Funding "critical" to take pressure off Belmont's frontline health workers: Catley.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2022 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.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2022 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.