The Latest Breaking News from Bob Hawes

Shoppers have been urged to buy local in an effort to stimulate the Hunter's economy and retain jobs this Christmas.

Businesses in the Hunter region are more concerned than the NSW average when it comes to rising interest rates and energy costs, according to the latest Business Conditions Survey.

The historic Goninan train factory at Broadmeadow will make way for a big new housing and hotel precinct under plans being discussed by the developer, council and NSW government.

The bypass would divert freight trains away from the Adamstown and Islington level crossings.

Business Hunter chief Bob Hawes will lead an expert panel that will provide advice to the state government regarding the Hunter's clean energy transition.

The head of chemical manufacturer Orica says the current record gas prices are not sustainable.

HEXHAM is likely muttered under the breath of many drivers around this time of year. The area connects the M1 Motorway with the Pacific Highway through what can only be described as a bottleneck waiting to happen when the summer surge in northbound traffic arrives.

LABOR state opposition leader Chris Minns is expected to visit Stockton to meet with concerned residents over beach erosion during a visit to Newcastle this afternoon and tomorrow. Mr Minns is scheduled to inspect the UGL Goninan train building and repair facility at Broadmeadow this afternoon, and is a guest…

The Albanese government says it will target politically motivated grants programs and delay infrastructure projects to help cut spending.

The chamber says Parliament must remove the "burden" on businesses.

The Hunter's peak business group hopes the region's worker shortage starts to ease early next year as new figures show online job advertisements at a record high.