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newy.com.au – A once-in-a-century flood crisis has gripped the Hunter and Mid North Coast, submerging towns, isolating tens of thousands, and triggering mass rescues as swollen rivers surged far beyond known records. From the sodden streets of Dungog to the inundated suburbs of Taree, residents are grappling with a disaster described by Premier Chris Minns as "unlike anything since 1920", as emergency services work around the clock to protect life […]

newy.com.au – Hunter Street’s transformation is forging ahead, with the City of Newcastle set to launch the next phase of its East End Village revitalisation from next week. Construction crews will move in to begin upgrades on Hunter Street between Thorn and Wolfe streets, and Wolfe Street itself, spanning from King to Scott streets. The upcoming works will introduce new paving, footpaths and road surfaces, aiming to make the precinct […]

newy.com.au – Newcastle is set to gain 23 new apprentices, trainees, and cadets under the NSW Government’s $252.2 million Fresh Start program, which will support more than 1,300 new roles in councils across the state. The initiative, announced this week by Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig, is designed to tackle workforce shortages and create secure career pathways for young people in regional and metropolitan communities. […]

newy.com.au – After years of limited access, Newcastle’s tribute to its proud steelmaking history is set to reopen to the public, with the Steelworkers Memorial at Mayfield to welcome visitors once again. The site, which honours generations of BHP steelworkers, has been made safe for public access through new fencing and landscaping, creating a 2.12-hectare park-like area accessible daily from 6am to 6pm via Selwyn Street. The memorial, originally unveiled […]

newy.com.au – After years of planning and community engagement, construction of the long-anticipated $138 million redevelopment of Cessnock Hospital is set to begin, following the official appointment of Hansen Yuncken as the project’s builder in May 2025. This milestone marks a shift from design to delivery, with work expected to start later this year. The project aims to address capacity issues and ageing infrastructure, creating a facility better suited to […]