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LGNSW brings 2026 Destination and Visitor Economy Conference to Maitland

$800,000 nursing upgrade delivered at TAFE NSW Newcastle

M1 extension to Raymond Terrace brought forward to late 2026 as Heatherbrae Bypass completed

First traffic switched onto new Singleton Bypass section as opening nears

Federal funding to help replace ageing Hunter Street bridge in Newcastle CBD

Hunter Wetlands Centre secures $30,000 grant for new access vehicles

Construction begins on new Maitland refuge for women and children fleeing violence

Traffic changes ahead for M1 extension work at Black Hill and Tomago

Lake Macquarie opens community environment grants for local projects

City of Newcastle rolls out Land of Lost Things-inspired school holiday program

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Driver charged after fatal Salamander Bay crash

Maitland rolls out simpler outdoor dining permits for hospitality businesses

Port of Newcastle posts record diversified trade volumes in 2025

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Newcastle Police

Officer charged following Woodberry crash

Swansea sporting clubs secure $46,644 in local sport grants

Survivor’s R Us opens permanent Cardiff hub after $2.8 million federal boost

Charlestown clubs secure $50,000 in NSW local sport grants

New Strategic Sports Plan to tackle rising demand on Newcastle sportsfields

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Newcastle Police

Mayfield man charged over alleged commercial drug supply offences

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Hunter minister Yasmin Catley urges Easter drivers to slow down as NSW road toll climbs