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The Latest Breaking News from Dave Layzell

Hunter mine gets six year extension approved

The extension will allow the Hunter mine extract an additional two million tonnes of coal each year until 2032.

Newcastle Herald

Bursting bubble or new dawn? What One Nation's rise means for Hunter politics

'If the tide is big enough, people will be washed out with it.'

Newcastle Herald

Hunter hospital gets a boost, but an important machine remains on wish list

'The community health needs of the town are enormous.'

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'We deserve a maternity ward': mum speaks out as campaign reignites parties

'Obstetricians are not coming through the system.'

Newcastle Herald

Open to traffic: first cars cross new 'flood-proof' Melville bridge

It's hoped the higher, stronger bridge will be the end of flood detours.

Newcastle Herald

Road funding under scrutiny amid 'slush fund' claims

A $334 million fund for regional roads will be examined, as a minister faces questioning over additional funding for a bridge near her home.

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MP stares down clean energy company's demand to change parliamentary record

Dave Layzell defies demand to change solar farm comments.

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'Cancer factories' or 'only way to go': nuclear divide in Hunter communities

Supporters point to reliability, opponents have cost and safety concerns.

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When the sirens stop, the road to recovery for first responders starts

The Greta bus crash shattered the Hunter. But those who helped are 'some of our best'.

Newcastle Herald

How a shattered community came together to honour the lost and help each other

It's been one year since the bus tragedy, but 'the Hunter Valley will always remember'.

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How doubts over evidence drove DPP to accept bus driver's plea deal

Brett Button's plea deal gave prosecutors certainty.

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Singleton bus crash victim's mother reveals 'torment' over driver plea deal

'They decided to do what was easy and timely, not what was right.'

Newcastle Herald

Silence on progress of authority to help Hunter stay a powerhouse

'We only have one chance to get this right'

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D'gog - Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell elevated to shadow cabinet

Opposition leader Mark Speakman has given Layzell a promotion.

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Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell elevated to shadow cabinet

Opposition leader Mark Speakman has given Layzell a promotion.

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No short cuts - MP says transmission project must not be rushed

About 80 landholders affected by Hunter Transmission Project route.

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Muswellbrook bypass on hold as feds weigh up infrastructure spend

Transport officials have told budget estimates they can't proceed.

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The Hunter town where women can no longer give birth

With no obstetrician, women in this Hunter town must travel to birth babies.

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'Dire straits': Hunter farmers rush to offload stock as drought tightens its grip

Bureau of Meteorology predicts a scorching summer ahead.

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What the Hunter thinks of a 'slash and burn' first Labor budget

Despite four Hunter ministers, the region gained little funding.

Newcastle Herald

Nats and Glencore oppose coal royalty hike

Glencore says jobs will be put at risk if coal royalties are increased.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter MP calls for answers on how Minns learnt of Crakanthorp family property interests

The Sydney media has reported Mr Crakanthorp's chief of staff reported the properties to the Premier.

Newcastle Herald

Singleton Roosters return to the field after horror Hunter Valley bus crash

Readers are advised that this report may contain the names and images of deceased First Nations people.

Newcastle Herald

Labor finally concedes to Nats after intense battle for Upper Hunter

After the fifth day of counting Labor said it was obvious they had lost.

Newcastle Herald

Nats' Dave Layzell pulls further ahead in Upper Hunter but Labor won't concede

The National's Dave Layzell pulls further ahead in Upper Hunter after claiming victory in the marginal seat

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