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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