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The Hexham Straight Widening project has reached a significant milestone with the completion and opening of the new southbound bridge over Ironbark Creek. Girder installation took place in August 2024, with final works on the bridge carried out over the past few months, marking a crucial advancement in the project's timeline. The Australian Government is contributing $1.8 billion to the M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace project, which includes […]

The Minns Government has approved a monumental $1 billion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Newcastle, set to play a key role in securing the city's power supply during peak demand periods. With a capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) and 2,000 megawatt-hours (MWh), the Tomago BESS will be one of the largest batteries in New South Wales. It's designed to power approximately 200,000 homes during times of high electricity demand. […]

City of Newcastle has launched its Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme, inviting the community to provide feedback as the proposal enters its public exhibition phase. The initiative builds on recent developments across Newcastle, including the delivery of affordable housing projects in Waratah and other suburbs, showcasing the city's ongoing commitment to tackling housing stress. Endorsed at the December 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting, the scheme has been approved for exhibition by the […]

newy.com.au - Charli House, a 21-year-old apprentice from Maitland, is breaking new ground as the Australian Rail Track Corporation's (ARTC) first school-based apprentice. Nearing the completion of her fourth year in ARTC’s National Pathways Program, Charli is set to become a fully qualified Rail Signal Electrician, marking a significant milestone in her career and the rail industry. Charli's journey began at just 16, when she chose an apprenticeship over university, […]

Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge has confirmed that the upcoming Rising Tide Protestival will no longer take place at Camp Shortland, citing access and safety issues. The event, which had been planned for this week, will now be held at Foreshore Park following a negotiated compromise between the City of Newcastle and event organisers. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) advised that unhindered access to Horseshoe Beach via the carpark is essential, prompting […]

Sharon Claydon, the Federal Member for Newcastle and Chair of the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society, has delivered a defining moment in Australia's tech policy landscape. Presenting the committee's final report at Parliament House on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, Claydon outlined a vision for a safer and more accountable digital space, putting global tech giants like Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) firmly on […]

newy.com.au - Two individuals have been charged in connection with the alleged fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man on Beaumont Street, Hamilton, in the early hours of Sunday, 17 November 2024. Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing around 2:40 am, discovering the victim with multiple stab wounds. Despite paramedics' efforts, he was transported to John Hunter Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Newcastle City Police District, […]

The New South Wales government has issued an exclusion zone around Newcastle Harbour in anticipation of a planned three-day protest by climate action group Rising Tide next weekend. Effective from 5pm Thursday, 21 November until 8am Monday, 25 November, the exclusion zone covers waters around the Port of Newcastle, including Stockton Beach, Horseshoe Beach, Nobbys Beach, and Newcastle Beach. It extends offshore within a one-nautical-mile radius from Nobbys Head lighthouse. […]