The Albanese Government has suddenly found $5 million to begin planning the Northern Bypass for Cessnock, promising more funding announcements to come. But let’s be real—this isn’t about smart planning or good governance. It’s about Labor panicking over their weakening grip on the Hunter. For the first time in history, the seat of Hunter is under real threat, and Dan Repacholi is feeling the heat. After Labor lost the Cessnock mayoralty last year, polls suggest Repacholi is on the ropes, and now—miraculously—the funding floodgates have opened. In just a few months, the Albanese Government has poured millions into Cessnock, including $5 million...