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NBN News: By Isobella Evans October 24 2022 The Hunter is looking for an infrastructure boom out of tomorrow’s federal budget – with land, sea and air projects, all but locked in. Federal Budget

Newcastle Herald: By Michael Parris October 25 2022 An artist's impression of the proposed Newcastle Airport terminal. Labor has said it will honour its commitment to fund the terminal and other projects announced before the election. The Committee...

Newcastle Herald Opinion: By Richard Anicich Remove Port Commitment Deed handbrake, we'll do the heavy lifting Much has been written in the Newcastle Herald on the handbrake the Port Commitment Deed (PCD) has imposed on plans to develop...

Newcastle Herald Opinion: By Alice Thompson Hunter stakeholders want swift and coordinated action on regional priorities. Picture by Shutterstock The announcement of major projects with their sod-turning and ribbon-cutting ceremonies seize the...

Newcastle Herald By Editorial Matt Endacott in Newcastle on Friday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll The Committee for the Hunter says the region must "lock in" behind its newly appointed Greater Cities Commission representative, Matt Endacott....

Newcastle Herald By Editorial Other countries have built Very Fast Train systems in the time Australia has been talking about one. Picture from the Commonwealth Government. WITH the NSW government unveiling its first new public transport strategy...

Newcastle Herald By Michael Parris A map from the Future Transport Strategy showing the approximate route of a fast rail line to Newcastle. A key Hunter lobby group says the state government must start investing more in the region's "under...

COMMITMENTS: Anthony Albanese in Newcastle in January announcing funding promises to Hunter GP Access and a fast rail link to Sydney. Picture: Peter Lorimer Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris   The Albanese government has locked in funding for...

Newcastle Herald, by Gabriel FowlerPRECINCT A PRIORITY: The economic context of the Williamtown special activation project is "profound", business leaders say. Picture: Simone DePeak UNDER-FUNDED and under-valued, more must be done to cash in on...

STORMY WATERS: A coal ship off the coast of Newcastle last week. The Grattan Institute says governments must get serious about planning for the consequences of net-zero targets. Picture: Marina Neil A high-profile national policy think tank has...

Newcastle Herald, by Alice Thompson BIG MISS: There was no state lifeline for NewH2. Funding for the Hunter's hydrogen hub runs in days. Hit or miss is a trend on the popular app TikTok, where users post short videos for an increasingly...

Newcastle Herald, by Matthew Kelly, and Madeline Link MORE TO BE DONE: Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp wants to see more mining royalties spent in the Hunter. Picture: Simone De Peak THE NSW government will rake in an extra $810 million in coal...

Newcastle Herald, by Alice Thompson WELCOME: Anthony Albanese in Cessnock during the election campaign. The ABC series Utopia has become an enduring cultural reference. A satirical take on interactions between ministers, political advisors and...

Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris DECISION TIME: Voters at Belmont Scout Hall this week. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers Are the Nationals the most successful political party in Australia's history? Newcastle Uni political scientist Jim Jose says there...

Newcastle Herald, by Anita Beaumont Funding fears: Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon said Newcastle headspace hasn't received a funding guarantee. Picture: Jonathan CarrollNext government 'must lead' Hunter transition NEWCASTLE headspace is facing a 40...

Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris Next government 'must lead' Hunter transition High-profile economist Sarah Hunter says the Hunter should be "relatively optimistic" about transitioning from coal to clean energy but the next federal government...

Newcastle Herald, by Richard Anicich CRUCIAL SERVICE: GP Access saves Australia's health system millions, Richard Anicich says. In handing down last week the much-anticipated Legislative Council report from the inquiry into "Health outcomes and...

Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris Alice Thompson and the Committee for the Hunter's election wish list. A leading Hunter lobby group says the region has had some key wins in the election campaign but many important projects and priorities remain...

Newcastle Herald, by Matthew Kelly Leading the way: CSIRO's Energy Centre at Mayfield is playing a critical role in the Hunter Region's clean energy future. A Hunter Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct could attract $28 billion in private...

Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris HEALTH PLEDGE: Anthony Albanese with Labor candidates outside Cessnock Hospital. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong Labor campaign HQ let out a big sigh of relief after Anthony Albanese completed a gaffe-free media...