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23,000 new Hunter homes on hold until road upgrades completed
UDIA report shows more than 22,800 homes and 130 hectares of employment land are delayed due to unfunded enabling infrastructure.
Last updated 0 days, 21 hr, 44 min, 24 sec ago by Matthew Kelly
Push for free 30-minute parking in the CBD
'Parking shouldn't cost more than the coffee you're grabbing, or the errand you're running.'
Last updated 2 days, 3 hr, 14 min, 24 sec ago by Sage Swinton
Multimillion-dollar Hunter airpark proposal stuck on the runway
Hunter Valley Airpark proponent Stephen Bennett has resubmitted a rezoning proposal to Cessnock Council.
Last updated 1 days, 22 hr, 46 min, 24 sec ago by Matthew Kelly
'A matter for voters': who will Newcastle lord mayor candidates preference?
The preference count can prove decisive in a close contest.
Last updated 2 days, 17 hr, 7 min, 24 sec ago by Matt Carr
Push to hand residents spending power backed despite 'can of worms' concern
Residents could have a more direct say on how public money is spent.
Last updated 3 days, 0 hr, 44 min, 24 sec ago by Madeline Link
Maritime museum volunteers won't rule out return to former Honeysuckle site
'If they said you can have it and we'll fix it back up the way it was, we'd probably say yes.'
Last updated 3 days, 16 hr, 14 min, 24 sec ago by Madeline Link
Lakeside motel makeover: plans to dig up old pool with waterfront views
The pool would boast some of Lake Macquarie's best views.
Last updated 3 days, 22 hr, 12 min, 24 sec ago by Josh Leeson
Council responds to reported killing of endangered sharks labelled 'Labradors of the sea'
The community is calling for action after a grey nurse shark was allegedly caught and killed.
Last updated 4 days, 2 hr, 14 min, 24 sec ago by Dylan Nicholson
'Extremely disappointed': decision on Mater 'mess' shelved pending inquiry
Greens councillor Siobhan Isherwood unimpressed as debate delayed.
Last updated 4 days, 16 hr, 56 min, 24 sec ago by Madeline Link
Push to bring back free buses as Newcastle eyes public takeover
'Public transport is as worse as it's ever been.'
Last updated 4 days, 21 hr, 14 min, 24 sec ago by Madeline Link