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Demand for regional homes still high amid falling property prices
While Australia’s housing market has seen a record boom over the last two years, 2023 is expected to look much different. New data shows a steep drop in property prices over the last six months – however demand for regional homes remains high.
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State’s ‘pharmacy plan’ causes divide among Hunter healthcare professionals
The Hunter GPs Association has expressed concerns about the state government’s move to expand the role of pharmacists. But the Regional Health Minister says the scheme – now underway – will ease the pressure on doctors.
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Two people trapped, five injured in overnight bus crash at Lake Macquarie
There was an enormous rescue operation at Lake Macquarie today after a bus slammed into a concrete barrier and rolled – trapping two passengers. Five people were injured and it took crews eight hours to right the bus – the incident leaving many in shock.
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Concerns continue for missing elderly Lake Macquarie man
There are serious concerns tonight for an elderly Lake Macquarie man with advanced dementia, missing from Mount Hutton since Monday. Police and SES crews have been combing the area all week… and have issued an urgent call for public help to find him.
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Labor confirms that Kurri Kurri gas plant will open without hydrogen component
Labor has confirmed the Kurri Kurri gas plant will NOT have a renewable component when it opens – after a push to run it partly on hydrogen. It comes as green energy companies call for government action to get projects off the ground.
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Port Stephens council join move to ban agents and developers running for government
Port Stephens has become the latest council to endorse a move to ban real estate agents and property developers from running for local government. A bill is currently before state parliament – but there are claims picking and choosing professions could open a can of worms.
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Critical bypass approved for the Hunter… but, how long will it take to build?
It’s an idea first floated almost 20 years ago – extending the M1 to Raymond Terrace… removing one of the Hunter’s worst bottlenecks. Today, the New South Wales Government signed off on the project – but it’ll be six years before drivers see the benefits.
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Patients waiting for ENT surgeons call for system overhaul
Families in Northern New South Wales say they’re at breaking point – as a backlog to see ear, nose and throat specialists grows. Those left waiting say the system has to change.
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Byron Shire local creates Australia’s first 3D printed house made out of recycled plastic
The flood response in the Northern Rivers has inspired a local designer, to come up with a unique housing solution. It’s a 3D-printed home – Australia’s first made from recycled plastic – and it could be an answer to rising building costs.
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Landmark vote for Newcastle container terminal
There’s been a landmark vote in New South Wales Parliament – paving the way for a container terminal in Newcastle. A bill freeing the port from the shackles of a controversial deal has passed the lower house… the terminal, billed as a boon for farmers and the Hunter’s transition away from coal.