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Newcastle-based climate action group Rising Tide have planned a snap rally outside the Supreme Court of New South Wales this Friday, 1 November, as NSW Police escalate their efforts to halt Rising Tide’s planned "People’s Blockade" of Newcastle’s coal port. The group is set to gather at 8:30 am on the steps of the Supreme Court in Sydney, urging supporters to stand with them in defence of the right to […]

Newcastle’s beaches have once again set the standard for water quality in New South Wales, with all seven of the city’s monitored swim sites earning a “Very Good” rating in the latest State of the Beaches 2023-2024 report. The assessment, conducted by the NSW Beachwatch program, indicates that beaches including South Stockton, Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar, Merewether, Burwood North, and Burwood South are safe for swimming almost all year round, maintaining […]

With the sun shining down on the Lake Macquarie foreshore, Toronto’s beloved historic baths have reopened following a $1.4 million facelift. The upgrade, completed just in time for the warmer months, brings fresh facilities aimed at improving accessibility and safety for the community. Mayor Adam Shultz, accompanied by Member for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper and NSW Government representative Emily Suvaal MLC, officially opened the revitalised site. The upgrade, funded in […]

The future of energy storage in New South Wales advanced today as work officially began on the second stage of the large-scale battery project at Eraring Power Station. State Member for Lake Macquarie, Greg Piper, joined Origin Energy CEO, Frank Calabria, and a team of construction and technology partners at a ceremonial sod-turning event to mark the significant milestone in Origin’s ambitious renewable energy strategy. This second stage, announced in […]

Maitland Private Hospital has officially opened its state-of-the-art $15 million Maitland Cancer Centre, a significant expansion designed to serve the growing healthcare needs of the local community. The new centre, which more than doubles the capacity of the previous unit, is set to provide enhanced care for oncology patients across the Hunter Valley, with the added benefit of creating 20 full-time positions for nursing and support staff. This major development […]

  The NSW Government has revealed updated design plans for the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment, a $138 million project aimed at expanding and modernising healthcare services for the local community. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on these new designs at upcoming information sessions. The hospital redevelopment will feature a new two-storey acute services building, which will include an expanded emergency department, additional inpatient wards with private bathrooms, advanced medical imaging […]

City of Newcastle have endorsed the construction of a new cycleway and shared path along Chinchen and Hubbard Streets in Islington. The project follows extensive community consultation, with strong support voiced for the 665-metre connection that will link Mayfield's Scholey Street rail bridge to Islington Park and the Newcastle city centre. The planned route will integrate seamlessly with existing cycling infrastructure, offering a protected and continuous pathway featuring both on-road […]