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THE BATTLE FOR HUNTER VALLEY SEATS BEGINS
Anthony Albanese wasn’t the only leader weighing into the battle for Hunter Valley seats today. The Deputy Prime Minister also hit town – revisiting two budget promises.
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DOUBLE DEMERITS IN FULL FORCE
The Easter long weekend is almost here again, and for the first time in a couple years, travel between the states and territories is relatively unimpeded. But as friends, families and loved ones seek out some long-awaited cross-border reunions, it’s important to remember that while the Easter weekend is one of the busiest times on Australia’s roads,…
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GOVERNMENT WAIVES PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARES
The New South Wales Government is waiving all public transport fares for 12 days on the Opal network, which includes the Hunter and Central Coast, in a bid to get people moving and spending their money elsewhere.
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BLOOD DONATION SHORTAGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY
There’s an alarming shortage of blood supplies across the country, sparking an urgent plea for more donors before the long weekend. Lifeblood in Newcastle is even opening its doors on Good Friday for the first time, in a desperate bid to boost supply.
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HUNTER BUSINESSES REACT TO ELECTION
As the federal election campaign ramps up – so too do the political promises. Hunter businesses say they’re looking for policies that will keep streets busy, and staffing levels high.
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DANIEL JOHNS PLEADS GUILTY TO DRINK DRIVING
Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has pleaded guilty to drink driving, following a crash near Newcastle last month. The 42-year-old is facing a possible jail sentence as he remains in rehab.
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ELECTION BATTLE BEGINS IN HUNTER
The starter’s gun has been fired and the election battle is on in the Hunter. Jane Goldsmith takes a look at our five seats, and the major players.
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THE BATTLE BEGINS FOR A NUMBER OF KEY MARGINAL SEATS
The battle for regional Australia has ramped up with a number of key marginal seats on the Central Coast and in the Hunter.
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PRIME MINISTER VISITS THE HUNTER
Scott Morrison is on the campaign trail in the Hunter as he fights a battle on multiple fronts with the Labor premiers. The Prime Minister is yet to call the election, the Governor General says he’s waiting on a call, just like everyone else. Prime Minister Scott Morrison last night visited a Lake Macquarie pub…
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AUSTRALIANS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FOURTH COVID SHOT
In a bid to protect at-risk Australians ahead of winter, the immuno-compromised, those over the age of 65 and indigenous Australians over 50 are now eligible for their fourth Covid shot.