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newy.com.au - A $115.5 million investment from the Minns Labor Government will see the creation of a Newcastle Logistics Precinct, aimed at bolstering the delivery of renewable energy across New South Wales. Announced as part of the 2025-26 NSW Budget, the precinct will be established at the former BHP Steelworks Intertrade site next to the Port of Newcastle. It is set to become a key storage and transport hub for […]
The NSW Government, through Crown Lands, has committed $3,058,000 to assist Maitland City Council in addressing the site's extensive asbestos contamination. This latest contribution adds to the more than $2.2 million previously provided for investigation and planning, as well as a $434,824 grant aimed at infrastructure repairs, including the restoration of a timber bridge within the reserve. Constructed between 1882 and 1887, Walka Water Works was a pioneering facility, being […]
newy.com.au - Hundreds of young families across the Hunter are set to benefit from the creation of 1,000 new free public preschool places, with the awarding of contracts to build 12 new facilities in the region. The preschools are part of the Minns Labor Government’s ambitious plan to construct 100 new public preschools across New South Wales, an initiative funded through the record $2024-25 State Budget investment in early education. […]
A total of 34 new charging ports are being installed across 11 sites, significantly boosting access for both local and visiting EV drivers. New chargers are already up and running in suburbs including Lambton, Wallsend, Hamilton, Stockton, Adamstown, Mayfield, Newcastle, Newcastle East and Wickham, with installations at Beresfield and Georgetown expected to follow shortly. City of Newcastle’s Executive Director of Planning and Environment, Michelle Bisson, said the project is a […]
Vision from Media Response Newcastle newy.com.au - A 47-year-old man is expected to face court today, accused of setting a destructive fire that tore through a Warners Bay home and destroyed two vehicles overnight, as firefighters battled challenging conditions to bring the blaze under control. Emergency services were called to Margaret Street, near King Street, just after 11pm on Monday, 9 June, following reports of a house fire. When […]
newy.com.au – Blackbutt Reserve in Newcastle has received a fresh boost with the official opening of a $3.2 million community facility and café, marking the final milestone in a decade-long vision to revitalise the beloved natural area. The new centre, located within the Carnley Avenue section of the reserve, includes spaces for environmental education, community meetings, and social events, along with the new Blackbutt Café by Durks. An accessible […]
newy.com.au – Newcastle detectives are investigating a frightening home invasion in Mayfield last week, where a shotgun blast was fired into a residence during the early hours of the morning. Just before 4am on Friday, 30 May, police responded to emergency calls reporting a gunshot on Bull Street. Upon arrival, officers from the Newcastle City Police District secured the property and launched a forensic investigation. Damage to the front door confirmed a firearm had been discharged at close range, […]
newy.com.au - Newcastle Airport is set to enter a new era of global travel, with Jetstar launching the region’s first year-round international route to Bali from 21 October 2025. The budget airline, which began its very first commercial service from Newcastle over two decades ago, will now reconnect with the city in a significant way, offering thrice-weekly flights to Denpasar. This historic step marks the beginning of international operations from […]
In response to the catastrophic floods that have ravaged New South Wales' Hunter and Mid North Coast regions, the NSW Government has appointed former Deputy Police Commissioner Dave Owens as the Recovery Coordinator. Owens will lead the state's efforts to manage clean-up operations, coordinate government services, and liaise with community organisations to facilitate recovery. Owens, who commenced his role today, will be based in Taree, one of the towns severely […]
