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Ausgrid switches on 5MW Cooranbong community battery, its largest to date

Winter works deliver $1 million pool upgrades across Newcastle

First Three-Lane Section of Hexham Straight Opens to Ease Hunter Congestion

VIDEO: $2.1 Million Safety Overhaul Begins at Hamilton South Crash Hotspots

Lake Mac Council backs youth-led strategy and community donations

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Council, police and community group launch Fernleigh Track safety taskforce

Near Misses on Newcastle Light Rail Prompt Safety Warning During Rail Safety Week

Matt Hall Racing and Northern NSW Football shine at Lake Macquarie business awards

Driver freed after early morning crash at Lovedale

Darby Street Festival Returns 8th November 2025 with Music, Markets and Family Fun

Broadmeadow Rezoning to Deliver 3,200 Homes and 2,350 Jobs

Expanded forum to steer five major energy projects across Hunter and Central Coast

$2.7m Boost for Palliative Care Research, Including Newcastle Study into Medication Delivery

Overnight Lane Closures Set for TC Frith Avenue Maintenance in Boolaroo

Community Called On to Shape Future of Newcastle’s Queens Wharf

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Newcastle Police

Body Found in Birmingham Gardens Believed to Be Missing Newcastle Woman Meilee Chen

Safe Staffing Levels to be Introduced at Calvary Mater Newcastle ED

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Newcastle Police

Hunter Valley man charged with 18 offences over alleged Gregory Hills domestic violence incident

Grants Awarded to Boost Cervical Screening in Hunter New England Priority Communities

Cardiff Manufacturer Secures $2.95 Million to Power Up Electric Trailer Innovation