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'Gutless': Labor pools war escalates between MP and councillors

The long-running dispute has reached boiling point.

Newcastle Herald

New walking tours in Edinburgh to guide people through the Jacobite rising

A PAIR of new walking tours in Edinburgh are guiding people through a history of rebellion in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon remains a tourist magnet in Far North Queensland city, 20 years after it was built

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon transformed an area that was little more than a patch of grass with a staircase to the beach into a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike.

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Greens fall short of target in Newcastle

'It's not what we were hoping for.'

Newcastle Herald

Preferences hold the key to Upper Hunter as NSW votes

An Independent's decision to preference Labor could tip the balance of power.

Newcastle Herald

Transport, cost of living and cannabis: Hunter candidates share their top priorities

The Herald asked all candidates in the Hunter's nine seats what their top three priorities were ahead of the NSW election.

Newcastle Herald

No harm done: Labor, Nats happy with state election ballot draw in key Hunter seat

The Greens were the big winners in Thursday's ballot draw in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

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Why Newcastle council's works budget has fallen $14m from the forecast this year

The council adopted a revised budget on Tuesday night after a review of the spending program.

Newcastle Herald

'Fairly good chance' I won't win: candidate blasted for lack of election commitment

"Instead of getting commitments to well overdue infrastructure spending we get commitments to more discussions."

Newcastle Herald

'Never in the Hunter': Greens declare Newcastle off-limits to PEP-11 and demand other parties make their position clear

It appears PEP-11 is "no from the word 'go'", but the NSW Greens fear this 'zombie project' could rise again.

Newcastle Herald

Greens senator says 'no more fossil fuel projects' as party launches NSW candidates in Newcastle

Senators in Newcastle as Greens talk seas and bees

Newcastle Herald

Greens push voucher plan to swap cars for e-bikes in Newcastle

The Greens say voters should get a $3000 incentive to ditch their cars.

Newcastle Herald

Greens launch plan to reset Newcastle public transport

The Greens will launch their Lower Hunter public transport strategy on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald

Greens' plan to tax coal to fix Stockton Beach

The Port of Newcastle and the coal industry would be required to contribute to an environmental levy that would pay for the restoration and maintenance of Stockton Beach if the Greens hold the balance of power following the March state election.

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Council appeals to Ausgrid to protect trees from 'wineglassing'

It comes after numerous instances of trees being heavily pruned around power lines across the city

Newcastle Herald

Islington intersection works brought forward, but calls for interim safety

Mr Baumber said that was "still a very long time from now".

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle councillors unite to pressure state for Stockton fix

The council and state government have been in a stand-off over who should apply for the mining licence.

Newcastle Herald

Greens candidates for Charlestown and Lake Macquarie have climate action in sights

The NSW Greens have launched their campaign for the state election in March, announcing candidates for the seats of Charlestown and Lake Macquarie at the weekend as volunteers began canvassing the suburbs.

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Greens candidate says major parties neglecting Newcastle

Greens state election candidate John Mackenzie has slammed both major parties for ignoring Newcastle and going missing on key issues such as Stockton beach, the port container terminal and affordable housing.

Newcastle Herald

Mackenzie to run for Greens

The Greens' platform includes 50 per cent affordable housing at the proposed Hunter Park precinct and a long-term funding fix for Stockton beach.

Newcastle Herald

Council makes decision on Hotel Delany's later hours proposal

Newcastle councillors voted on the matter on Tuesday night.

ABC News

Dulbydilla, once a forgotten railway town, is put on the map by hobby historians

Hobby historians with a hunch uncover a long-forgotten Queensland outback town once home to 500 people and eight to 10 pubs.

Newcastle Herald

'Strawman' argument: Council blocks fossil fuel ad ban

Six other councils around Australia supported the same motion, with Woollahra in Sydney's east being the only other yet to turn it down.

Daily Record

Bills ‘will spike again when new cap ends’ as Scots firms warn six months help may not be enough

Businesses including hairdressers and cafe, have said there is little room to save money and that they are working to pay power bills amid the hike in energy prices.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Street fig trees have to go: council

Arborists found three of the four figs on the refuge were in decline and were unable to improve.

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