Category: Main Story
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SCOTT MORRISON HITS THE HUNTER
Scott Morrison started the day in the Hunter, spruiking a green energy initiative, before later announcing $427-million to upgrade roads on the Central Coast. The battle for votes as polling day nears, even bringing out one of his predecessors.
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LABOR FIGHTS TO HOLD HUNTER SEAT
After 26 years in office, Joel Fitzgibbon’s reign in Hunter has come to an end. And Labor has a fight on its hands to hold onto the valuable seat – as candidates look to strike the right balance between climate and jobs. In the final part of our series, we meet Dan Repacholi and James…
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COAL MAKING WAY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY IN HUNTER VALLEY
It’s no secret the Hunter Valley is on the verge of a seismic shift, as coal makes way for renewable energy. But while a transition is all but certain, the candidates vying for votes this election couldn’t have more different views on the region’s future. Jane Goldsmith met with them.
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ELECTION CRITICAL FOR HUNTER MINING AND ENERGY FUTURE
In less than two weeks, voters in the Hunter will head to the polls for an election seen as critical in deciding the region’s future. The mining and energy sectors are front and centre, as are the workers they employ. Jane Goldsmith visited the communities that will be pivotal at the polling booth to see…
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SECOND STAGE OF MAITLAND CANCER CENTRE UP AND RUNNING
When undergoing cancer treatment, having fewer stops on your journey can make all the difference. Now the second stage of a new cancer centre at Maitland – providing diagnostic services – is up and running… with planning underway to expand care even further.
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PARTY ISN’T DYING DOWN ON DAY 4 OF FESTIVAL
Day four of Tamworth’s Country Music Festival, and the party isn’t dying down – with free events to celebrate its 50th birthday. With everyone still recovering from last night’s Golden Guitar Awards, where Troy Cassar-Daley made history
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TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL HITS NEW HEIGHTS
The Tamworth Country Music Festival hits new heights tonight, with the staging of the famous Golden Guitar Awards. Last year it was staged virtually, so it’s extra special for the festival’s 50th birthday to have the stars and fans turn out. The festival itself is buzzing, with a rising star recognized today… and an icon…
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HUNTER BUSINESSES WELCOME ISOLATION CHANGES
Hunter businesses have welcomed the changes to isolation requirements, after grappling with staff shortages for months. There’s also hopes it will give another boost to their income.
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PONGA SIGNS NEW FIVE YEAR DEAL WITH THE KNIGHTS
NRL superstar Kalyn Ponga has ended months of speculation about his future, announcing he’s signed a new five-year deal with the Knights, reportedly worth a million dollars a season. The 24-year-old admits he contemplated an offer from new franchise – the Dolphins – but never felt pressured to rush his decision.
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LAKE MAC PROPERTIES IN SHORT SUPPLY
Lake Macquarie residents are facing homelessness, with rents and prices sky-high, and properties in short supply. It comes as both major parties announce they’ll expand the first home buyers scheme, to give people more chances to enter the market.