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From small town to Hunter powerhouse: Morisset's 20-year vision unveiled

Now it's the community's turn to put its two cents in.

Last updated 0 days, 2 hr, 22 min, 9 sec ago by Madeline Link

Council reveals bold 20-year vision to transform the booming south-west

By 2046 the suburb will be a bustling residential and economic hub.

Last updated 1 days, 6 hr, 47 min, 9 sec ago by Josh Leeson

'Old, tired and forgettable': bid to overhaul Newcastle's gateways

Councillors argue Newcastle gets only one first impression.

Last updated 1 days, 9 hr, 17 min, 9 sec ago by Madeline Link

How slow is too slow? Push for verdict on Honeysuckle's 30kmh speed limit

Liberal councillor Callum Pull called the stretch a 'magnet for revenue raising'.

Last updated 3 days, 2 hr, 17 min, 9 sec ago by Madeline Link

Pub plugs into live music and vibrancy reforms to extend party to 4am

Venue outlines plan to 'keep the good times rolling' in growing community.

Last updated 3 days, 4 hr, 47 min, 9 sec ago by Josh Leeson

'Sensible reform': Hunter councillor welcomes state control of RFS fleet

The move has been hailed as a 'sensible' change that reflects the reality of modern bushfire fighting.

Last updated 3 days, 19 hr, 43 min, 9 sec ago by Simon McCarthy

Sweet finding: survey's shock Mount Sugarloaf koala population discovery

How many koalas live in Lake Macquarie? The answer will surprise you.

Last updated 4 days, 22 hr, 17 min, 9 sec ago by Josh Leeson

Decision looms on $2 pool entry trial as council tosses up alternatives

The future of the popular trial is uncertain despite a surge in swimmers.

Last updated 5 days, 4 hr, 17 min, 9 sec ago by Madeline Link

Eight-hectare area in Mayfield identified as asbestos risk zone after inferno

Residents are being warned not to touch asbestos fragments.

Last updated 5 days, 4 hr, 38 min, 9 sec ago by Madeline Link

Quarry limits weekend trucking after community backlash

The quarry will extract about 30 million tonnes of rock over 30 years.

Last updated 5 days, 9 hr, 17 min, 9 sec ago by Matthew Kelly