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Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley says report on Tim Crakanthorp’s involvement in Hunter Park will be ready ‘soon’
Michael Parris reporting for the Newcastle Herald Updated August 11 2023 - 10:49am, first published August 10 2023 - 5:30pm New Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley. Picture by Jonathan Carroll The NSW government has moved to assure the Hunter...
Calls for planning to continue for Hunter Park
Sarah Iuliano reporting for NBN News Newcastle 10 August 2023 There are calls to get the ball rolling again on the Hunter Park project at Broadmeadow. It’s currently on hold, after a government probe was launched into the decision-making process,...
‘This is a setback’: Lobby groups say Tim Crakanthorp investigation must not derail Hunter Park
Michael Parris reporting for the Newcastle Herald August 10 2023 - 5:30am An early concept image of the Hunter Park redevelopment. Key regional lobby groups have called on the NSW government not to let the Tim Crakanthorp scandal derail the Hunter...
Committee for the Hunter and Committee for Gippsland share their experiences of clean energy transition
Matthew Kelly reporting for the Newcastle Herald Updated August 1 2023 - 6:25pm, first published 5:51pm Open and clear communication between energy companies, their workforces and surrounding communities was essential to achieve a...
Hope grows for Hunter Park precinct after six years of fruitless planning
Michael Parris reporting for the Newcastle Herald Updated July 3 2023 - 6:15pm, first published 4:42pm An early concept image of the Hunter Park precinct. Regional advocacy group Committee for the Hunter says a state government review of...
Committee for the Hunter urges the State Government to commit to the Williamtown Special Activation Precinct
Matthew Kelly reporting for the Newcastle Herald Updated June 28 2023 - 5:20pm, first published 5:00pm Williamtown precinct essential for region's growth The Committee for the Hunter has urged the State Government to commit to the...
Lower Hunter Greater Cities Commission representative Matt Endacott survives Department of Planning restructure
Michael Parris reporting for the Newcastle Herald Updated June 27 2023 - 5:07pm, first published 3:13pm Matt Endacott after being appointed to the Greater Cities Commission in September. Picture by Jonathan Carroll The Lower Hunter...
High Speed Rail Authority begins as Utopia comparisons made
Sage Swinton reporting for the Newcastle Herald June 16 2023 - 7:00pm High-speed rail compared to 'Utopia' but government 'determined' to deliver It has been compared to an episode of Utopia, but the federal infrastructure minister assures the...
Budget establishes strong regional foundation, but rapidly transforming Hunter needs more investment in housing and major projects
While the region looks to elections for a windfall, it is the quiet work behind the scenes on annual budgets that delivers. The outcomes for the Hunter in the federal budget reflect smart and persistent advocacy over years by a range of stakeholders, working together with Hunter MPs to secure the support our region needs.
Hydrogen Headstart program will fast-track Hunter Region’s clean energy transformation
The Federal Government’s new $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program will fast-track the Hunter’s transformation into a hydrogen superpower, industry leaders believe.
‘Opportunity missed’: Community providers say federal budget offers little to fix Hunter housing crisis
You only need walk the streets of inner-city Newcastle to see the public face of homelessness in the Hunter.
Budget 2023 assigns High Speed Rail Authority to plan Newcastle to Sydney link
A new High Speed Rail Authority to be formed next month has been allocated $13.58 million across three years to plan a Newcastle and Sydney connection.
Federal Budget Newcastle: Hunter leaders applaud cost-of-living relief
SLASHING cost-of-living pressures is a central feature of Labor’s Federal Budget announcement which politicians and Hunter leaders have lauded as a win for locals.
Federal budget: Hunter poised for action as Labor doubles down on renewable energy
Labor’s second federal budget prioritised cost-of-living relief over nation-building infrastructure spending, but the government’s pumped-up clean energy commitment offers opportunities for the Hunter.
Federal election: Hunter leaders want cash to keep flowing for energy, roads, housing
Hunter leaders highlight key regional challenges including economic transition, clean energy, affordable housing and road infrastructure.
Community consultation reveals strong support for Hunter Offshore Wind Project
More than 1900 submissions were received during a three-month community consultation process for the proposed Hunter Offshore Wind zone.
NSW election 2023: Hunter MPs promise strength in numbers to deliver for region in new Labor government
By Michael Parris March 26 2023 Peree Watson and supporters. The pressure will be on the Hunter's new government MPs to deliver for the region after Labor swept to victory in the NSW election on Saturday night. A 6.6 per cent swing to...
NSW election 2023: Labor MPs push for ‘fair share’ for Hunter after Chris Minns leads red wave
By Michael Parris March 27 2023 Kate Washington gives her fellow Hunter Labor MPs Yasmin Catley, Jenny Aitchison, Sonia Hornery, Jodie Harrison and Tim Crakanthorp the thumbs-up in Newcastle on Sunday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll. The Hunter's...
hunter youth take their seat on policy bus
Opinion By Dylan Shoesmith March 25, 2023 Young voters in the Hunter are keen to offer solutions to complex issues that are holding them back. Young people in the Hunter have no shortage of concerns that make life harder than other places. From...
State election 2023: Hunter’s young voters share concerns about climate change, housing affordability, mental health services, public transport and energy transition
By Madeline Link March 24 2023 Zack Schofield wants to see more efforts made towards energy transition. Picture supplied. AS the Hunter's younger voters prepare to head to polling booths for Saturday's election, climate change, energy transition,...
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