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Minister calls for heritage analysis of Tomaree Lodge plans

The site is set to become more popular when Tomaree Coastal Walk opens.

Newcastle Herald

Nelson Bay Road upgrade funding subject to government review

The former government committed $156 million to the project in last year's budget.

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MP rules out housing at Tomaree Lodge under state push

A state audit has raised the possibility of housing development on government land in the Hunter.

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Work starts on Hexham straight road widening

Work on or next to the existing road will happen at night.

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Beacons launched at Fingal Spit after drowning

'This beacon will give residents and visitors some extra peace of mind that help is available if they get into trouble.'

Newcastle Herald

MP says most of Stockton Centre too 'derelict' for crisis housing

Ms Washington and Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp toured the centre on Friday.

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Ministers confirm Stockton Centre inspection in hunt for housing fix

The Stockton Centre closed as a residential disability centre in 2020 and has been dormant ever since.

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Government 'exploring' using Stockton Centre, Tomaree Lodge for crisis accommodation

Housing Minister Rose Jackson said while in opposition last year that it was 'scandalous' the former disability centres were lying empty.

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'Are you on our side?': New Hunter Minister not drawn on Supercars stance

The highly divisive event presents an immediate test for the MP.

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Hunter MPs wait to hear if they'll survive rumoured cabinet cull

Will the Hunter have five MPs on the frontbench when the dust settles?

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Labor's red tide continues to rise as NSW election vote counting resumes

Labor's red tide continued to rise across the Hunter on Monday when counting resumed following Saturday's state election.

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Labor MPs push for 'fair share' for Hunter as Minns leads red wave

The Hunter's Labor MPs say they will have strength in numbers when it comes to getting a fair share for the region from the newly elected state government.

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RED LETTER DAY: Labor celebrating as Liberals take stock of dismal election night

A woeful night for the Liberals as Hunter MPs improved their already large margins.

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The state of play in every Hunter seat

The main focus in the Hunter on Saturday will be whether the Nationals hold on to what could be a key marginal seat for both sides.

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Pollies roll out cash for koalas, cycle path, pipeline

The parties have nine more days to win your vote.

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Libs cutting it fine to name Port Stephens candidate

Four years ago, Liberal leader Gladys Berejiklian declared Port Stephens crucial to the overall election result.

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Kids at risk: alarming rates of suspected 'significant harm'

As the number of children at risk throughout NSW remains stubbornly high - many are left to fend for themselves

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Port Stephens paper on brink of closing

ACM wants NSW Labor to adopt the same policy Dan Andrews took to the Victorian election, a commitment to place weekly government ads in all regional newspapers.

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NSW election looms as last chance for our koalas

'The world will be very angry with us if koalas go extinct.'

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Independent MP Helen Dalton claims New South Wales parliament a 'toxic' place for women

Independent MP Helen Dalton condemns a male MP for saying she should be "clocked" during a debate two weeks ago, adding that the New South Wales parliament is "toxic" for women.

Newcastle Herald

Kate Washington slams government refusal to consider Tomaree Lodge for emergency housing

Port Stephens homelessness crisis before NSW Parliament

Newcastle Herald

'Home matters, help matters and hope matters': Newcastle's homeless in spotlight

Homelessness gathering combines serious message with some free food and haircuts

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Why Stockton Centre and Tomaree Lodge won't be used as emergency housing

State rejects homeless housing plan

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Call to reopen Stockton Centre and Tomaree Lodge as crisis accommodation

Hundreds of Hunter homeless could be housed at Stockton and Tomaree

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'Intense disruption': Hunter nine-year-old's long walk home amid bus chaos

"It's a matter of time until a kid gets picked up off a bus stop."

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