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Index: 1. M1 to Raymond Terrace 2. Hexham Straight   M1 to Raymond Terrace Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from Monday 7 April until Friday 11 April while we continue construction work for the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace. To minimise impacts to motorists, work will be carried out at night at the following locations:   Heatherbrae Bypass From 7pm to 5am and 7am to 5pm […]

newy.com.au - Local sports in Newcastle’s western suburbs are set for a major upgrade, with a $3 million investment announced for Upper Reserve in Wallsend, aimed at enhancing field conditions and accessibility year-round. On Wednesday, 2 April 2025, Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon welcomed Minister for the Arts and Leader of the House Tony Burke MP to Wallsend to share the news. The funding, promised by the Albanese Labor […]

 Project Overview The M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace is a transformative infrastructure project in New South Wales, Australia. It involves the construction of a 15-kilometre, four-lane divided motorway connecting the existing M1 Pacific Motorway at Black Hill (Beresfield) to the upgraded Pacific Highway near Raymond Terrace. This project addresses the final bottleneck between Sydney and Brisbane, removing five traffic-light intersections and bypassing local congestion points at Hexham […]

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's recent visit to the Hunter region has stirred debate not only over nuclear energy policy but also over the way his team handled local media access. On Monday, 31 March 2025, Dutton touched down in Newcastle before making his way to Tomago, where he toured Cougar Mining Equipment and announced his plan to build nuclear power stations at former coal plant sites, including one in the […]

   newy.com.au - Construction is now underway on significant road upgrades in Newcastle’s western suburbs, with work commencing on a $40 million project to dual key sections of Minmi Road and Longworth Avenue in Wallsend. The project aims to tackle long-standing traffic issues and ease daily congestion for the thousands commuting through the area. The City of Newcastle has engaged Daracon to undertake early groundwork, laying the foundations for […]

The long-anticipated route for the Newcastle Future Transit Corridor has been confirmed, setting a clear path between the Newcastle Interchange and Broadmeadow via Tudor Street. The corridor will be preserved to support future transport development and ease of access in the growing region. Transport for NSW announced the decision following detailed studies and a round of public consultation tied to the Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan, which wrapped up […]

Eighty little corellas were released at Carrington on Sunday, 31 March, following a coordinated recovery and rehabilitation effort involving wildlife volunteers, veterinary professionals, and government agencies. The birds had been recovering after a suspected poisoning incident that affected hundreds of birds across Newcastle earlier in March. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) confirmed that it is continuing its investigation into the incident, which occurred on 17 March and saw corellas […]