The $138 million redevelopment of Cessnock Hospital is being touted as a “state-of-the-art” facility by State Member Clayton Barr, but the reality behind the flashy exterior tells a different story. While the new building may look impressive from the outside, it’s what’s missing on the inside
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Labor’s climate crusade has always been big on promises but short on delivery. While they court the extreme left with dreams of a coal-free utopia, their actions paint a very different picture. The Hunter’s coal exports are at record highs, and Labor is rubber-stamping coal project
Labor has held the Division of Hunter since 1910, making it one of the safest seats in the country. This sprawling rural electorate, steeped in mining and agricultural history, has been a fortress for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) for over a century. With such an
Dan Repacholi, the supposed “unbiased” Chair of the House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy, has proven once again he’s anything but impartial. Instead of engaging in a substantive debate, Repacholi hit social media with a meme that would make a high schooler blush, followed by a
Let’s dive into a story that perfectly encapsulates the state of law and order—or should I say, the lack thereof—on our streets. Two men have been charged following a chaotic police pursuit in Newcastle yesterday. But the real question is, how did we get here? Let’s
Imagine this: you work hard, you save, and when you want to withdraw your own money, the bank slaps you with a fee. Sounds outrageous, right? Well, it’s not a dystopian novel—it’s Australia in 2025. The Commonwealth Bank, the nation’s largest financial institution, has announced that
The fallout from the Rising Tide protest has cast a harsh spotlight on Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge’s leadership, and it’s time for him to step down. His unilateral decision to approve the controversial protest not only defied police safety warnings but also led to chaos, including
The political landscape of the Hunter Region has experienced a seismic shift in recent years. Labor, once the dominant force in the area, is now struggling to maintain its foothold. The latest signs of this change are glaring: a surge in independent mayors and a growing
In the wake of a series of minor tremors in the Hunter region, anti-nuclear activists and politicians have wasted no time jumping on the fear bandwagon. The narrative they’re peddling is simple but misleading: earthquakes in the area make the Hunter a risky choice for nuclear
In his recent remarks condemning Dr. Ross Kerridge’s support of the Rising Tide protestors, Liberal Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Callum Pull, raises serious concerns about the new independent mayor’s leadership and his lack of resolve in dealing with disruptive, law-breaking protest groups. Rising Tide has
The Australian government is planning to introduce a bill that would ban children under 16 from accessing social media. When we think of social media, platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter) often come to mind. But this legislation might go far
Yesterday, a tragic incident unfolded in New South Wales, leaving a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries. A young offender, behind the wheel of a stolen car, crashed into the motorcyclist, resulting in the amputation of the rider’s foot. This devastating accident brings into sharp focus the deadly
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $60 million investment to create the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre, aimed at transforming the Hunter Valley into a renewable energy powerhouse. The funding, a partnership between the Federal Government and the NSW State Government, is intended to establish
Mayor Daniel Watton’s Independents are quickly finding themselves on the back foot, struggling to push their agenda through a council that seems increasingly resistant. What began as a promising start after a historic electoral win is now looking more like a series of setbacks and compromises,
BP’s recent pivot back to oil and gas, while drawing headlines, casts a shadow over the lofty renewable energy goals many nations have set for 2030. This shift underscores the fundamental challenges facing green energy—a sector that, despite its promise, still struggles with reliability and scalability.
Hunter Water’s recent completion of a 3.1MW solar installation at Balickera Water Pump Station is being hailed as a significant achievement in the push toward renewable energy. It’s a commendable step toward sustainability, but for residents, the question remains: will this major solar project lead to
As the cost of living continues to rise, residents of Newcastle have been given a glimmer of hope through the recent announcement by Liberal mayoral candidate Callum Pull. His pledge to freeze council rates for the entire term if elected has struck a chord with many,
Cessnock City Council is seeking community input on the future of a newly restored, large vacant grassy block at the corner of Vincent Street and Aberdare Road, where the old Cessnock Workers Club once stood. Mayor Jay Suvaal is encouraging residents to share their ideas on
As Cessnock approaches its upcoming Cessnock Council Elections, the Orange Independents have provided new insights into their policy proposals that were previously missing from their website. This expanded information sheds light on their vision for the future of our community and highlights several critical issues. While
China is charging ahead with nuclear power, greenlighting the construction of 11 new reactors across five provinces—Jiangsu, Shandong, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Guangxi. With a total investment of 220 billion yuan ($45 billion AUD) and an ambitious five-year construction timeline, China is making bold strides in securing