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City of Newcastle councillors have been briefed on a community push to turn the 574‑hectare Link Road Forest on the city’s western fringe into a national park at a public meeting on Tuesday 2 December 2025. The proposal centres on land at 144 Boundary Road Wallsend, known in planning documents as Eden Estates, which the NSW Government is progressing as a state-led rezoning for around 4,200 homes. This move will […]
Beaumont Street in Hamilton was closed to traffic following a collision earlier today, just ahead of the afternoon peak. The closure caused significant disruptions in the area, especially near the busy Hamilton Train Station. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 11:35am on Thursday, 26 September 2024, after receiving reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Beaumont and Hudson Streets. Police […]
The federal government has granted approval for the extension of two coal mines in the Hunter Valley, igniting a fierce debate between environmental advocates and industry supporters. The approvals allow MACH Energy's Mount Pleasant Optimisation Project near Muswellbrook and Yancoal's Ravensworth Underground Mine to continue operations for several more decades. A third approval was also granted to Whitehaven Coal's Narrabri Underground Mine in northern New South Wales, permitting its extension […]
For decades, elderly and vulnerable residents in Newcastle's public housing have endured extreme conditions due to longstanding neglect by Homes NSW, a branch of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), and its predecessors. Newcastle communities have been plagued by severe issues, including large-scale drug dealing, theft rings, threats and violence, excessively loud music, domestic violence incidents, prostitution, break-ins, vandalism and more. These problems have not only affected the […]
Residents of Newcastle and the broader Hunter Region are enjoying a welcome relief at the petrol pump as fuel prices have taken a significant dip. Motorists are encouraged to shop around to make the most of the lower prices and avoid paying more than necessary. In inner Newcastle, some of the most competitive prices for E10 fuel can be found at BP Hamilton South, BP Newcastle West, and 7-Eleven Wickham, […]
The 2024 Newcastle mayoral election is proving to be one of the tightest and most competitive in recent memory, with the incumbent Lord Mayor, Nuatali Nelmes, locked in a close contest with independent challenger Ross Kerridge. While Kerridge has made significant inroads in the mayoral race, leading with 33.34% of the first-preference votes, compared to 31.97% for Nelmes, the local councillor elections have told a different story, with the Australian […]
Newcastle commuters are set to experience a significant upgrade in regional rail services as the NSW Government rolls out a fleet of new trains set to replace existing services between Melbourne and Brisbane. Crucially for local passengers, these state-of-the-art trains will pass through Broadmeadow station, enhancing connectivity and comfort for those travelling north and south. The introduction of these modern trains is particularly good news for Newcastle residents who frequently […]
A heated discussion unfolded Yesterday (Monday, 9th September 2024) at the Speers Point pre-polling station, located at 81 Lakeview Street. It has been alleged that campaign volunteers and Lake Macquarie Councillors were approached by a Lake Macquarie City Council ranger, who threatened the group with fines and the impounding of their coreflute and A-frame signs. The ranger told the volunteers that they were not allowed to place the signage on […]
A bushfire that ignited near the AGL Gas Storage facility on Old Punt Road at Tomago has been brought under control, following a day of intense firefighting efforts as strong winds posed a significant challenge. The fire, which broke out on Monday, September 2, burned through 88 hectares of land, triggering road closures and evacuation procedures in the area. The blaze was escalated to watch and act then classified at […]
