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newy.com.au - Protest actions on railway tracks in Newcastle and the Hunter region have escalated in recent years, repeatedly halting rail lines and sparking significant disruptions to both passenger and freight services. In response, the NSW Government is introducing tougher penalties, with new legislation targeting those who obstruct railway operations, setting a maximum fine of $22,000 for offenders. Premier Chris Minns announced the changes on Tuesday, 12 November 2024, noting […]

newy.com.au - Emergency sewer repairs are set to begin on Donald Street, Hamilton, starting TODAY, Wednesday, 13 November 2024 until 23 November 2024. A collapsed sewer main near 19 Donald Street has prompted urgent repairs, with works expected to last up to 10 days, dependent on favourable weather. The westbound lanes between Lawson and Beaumont Streets will be closed to facilitate excavation and replacement of about 15 metres of damaged […]

newy.com.au - Marine Rescue NSW volunteers experienced their busiest October to date in 2024, with 388 missions conducted across the state, including 94 emergency responses. This surge in activity surpasses the previous high of 384 missions set in October 2023, marking a significant uptick in demand as more people take to the water with the arrival of warmer weather. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell commended the volunteer crews who […]

newy.com.au - Lake Macquarie is set to see significant road improvements over the next five years, thanks to a $15.4 million funding injection from the Albanese Government under the Roads to Recovery (RTR) program. This boost, which includes a $6.6 million increase specifically for Lake Macquarie City Council, aims to support a range of infrastructure projects across the Shortland and Hunter electorates, enhancing road safety and quality in the region. […]

newy.com.au - New designs have been revealed for the upcoming Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation facility, giving the public a glimpse into the future of mental health care on the Maitland Hospital campus in Metford. Expected to be operational by 2027, this purpose-built facility will offer comprehensive rehabilitation and forensic mental health services. The facility is set to house three distinct inpatient units, including low- and medium-security forensic units and a […]

Residents across the Upper Hunter were rattled on Tuesday afternoon when a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Muswellbrook at 12:12 pm. The quake's epicentre was located near BHP's Mount Arthur mine site, south-west of Muswellbrook, at a shallow depth of approximately 3 kilometres. Thousands of properties temporarily lost power due to the tremor, but electricity provider Ausgrid reported that most services were restored swiftly. There have been no reports of injuries […]

In a landmark move towards sustainability and financial responsibility, four Hunter region councils: Maitland, MidCoast, Muswellbrook, and Upper Hunter have collectively secured a renewable electricity supply agreement projected to save them approximately $2 million by 2030. The Hunter councils have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Iberdrola Australia, guaranteeing the supply of over 390 gigawatt-hours of electricity to 163 large council sites and streetlighting across 13 participating regional […]

newy.com.au - Lake Macquarie's south-west is set for a housing boost after councillors endorsed plans to rezone 4.5 hectares of land at 1377 Hue Hue Road, Wyee, for residential development at last night's council meeting. The rezoning will allow for the construction of approximately 50 new homes situated close to services, shops, and public transport, addressing the growing demand for housing in the area. Council also agreed to enter into […]