An Upper Hunter school will soon be generating its own electricity. Vacy Public School will be part of an innovative …
No Council elections until December
Council elections have been postponed again, until December. The Local Government Elections had already been postponed after not being able …
Gas exploration will be allowed to be considered in some parts of the Hunter
The NSW Government is ruling out gas production under the majority of Petroleum Exploration Licences (zombie pels) with the exception …
Newcastle MP accusing NSW Government of deliberately running down housing
Labor has accused the NSW Government of deliberately running down housing to sell it off. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp believes …
Courthouses get safety upgrades across the Hunter
Courthouses across the Hunter are getting a safety upgrade. Safe rooms and remote witness rooms will be upgraded at Belmont, …
Development application times to be slashed
The time it takes to assess major developments in the Hunter is set to be slashed. Newcastle and Lake Macquarie …
Carrington Foreshore project ready for launch
The Carrington foreshore project is now ready to launch for locals. The foreshore is now safer and more accessible, as …
Preferred plan for Lower Hunter Freight Corridor revealed
The NSW Government has revealed it’s preferred route for the Lower Hunter Freight Corridor. There are four options that have …