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Perth gets V'landys tick as part of NRL expansion plans

ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys said the Perth NRL bid was "looking very good" as he unveiled plans for a 20-team competition.

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Grout fund will level the playing field in Lake Macquarie's favour

Lake grouting fund will boost economic investment by about $450million.

Newcastle Herald

Millions announced for grout funding, but not for Newcastle

The fund will fill mine voids under prime real estate.

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Defence splurge on $500m 'key missile defence' contract creating Hunter jobs

Lockheed Martin Australia wins Williamtown defence contract

Newcastle Herald

Defence industry minister's Lake Macquarie office vandalised

'Free Palestine' graffiti and windows smashed overnight.

Newcastle Herald

National Defence Strategy eyes Hunter as Indo-Pacific industry hub in $50 billion military spend

Hunter defence industry has been turbo charged by the first National Defence Strategy.

Newcastle Herald

PM decries Iran attack as 'grave threat' to Middle East

As Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, the prime minister has condemned the move and warned it could further devastate the region.

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Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.

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Our life-saving aerial services deserve a better deal from governments

Letters: 'They are the salt of our country.'

Newcastle Herald

Older folk sidelined as games harder to view

Letters to the Editor: Older folk sidelined as games made harder to view

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Power poles turned into electric vehicle chargers in 12-month trial

EV chargers have been installed on seven poles across Lake Mac.

Newcastle Herald

Conroy says Hunter can win subs, missiles, aerospace defence jobs

'We should use our big industrial centres where we can.'

Newcastle Herald

Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

A new blueprint for Australia's defence industry has outlined seven priority areas in order to help the nation stand on its own two feet.

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Janet Rice defends ‘deliberate’ and ‘powerful’ Marcos Jr protest after Senate censure motion – as it happened

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Albanese vows to 'keep fighting' to restore bulk-billing

Medicare urgent care clinics have attracted huge demand.

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Dutton says reports of WA boat arrival ‘disturbing’; Barnaby Joyce denies drinking problem – as it happened

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Loyal defence 'wingman' drones get extra $399 million

Federal spending on the Australian Defence Force's Ghost Bat combat drone program now totals almost $1 billion.

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PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

Papua New Guinea has hosed down suggestions it will enter a policing pact in China as the nation's prime minister prepares to address Australia's parliament.

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Australia boosts Timor police as minister tours Pacific

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy has announced millions for police and worker co-operation as Australia works to boost diplomatic ties in the region.

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Nauru cutting Taiwan ties 'doesn't shift power balance'

Nauru has become the first nation to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognise the Chinese government in Beijing following the election in Taipei.

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Australia to manufacture missiles from next year

Australia will start domestic guided weapons manufacturing from next year after the Albanese government signed a multi-million dollar contract.

Newcastle Herald

What gifts did your MP get this year?

Dan Repacholi could be the most popular politician in the country if his register of interests is anything to go off.

Newcastle Herald

Time critical: Williamtown base gets $110m for F-35 fleet expansion

Planning documents convey a sense of urgency, saying the project is "time-critical" and would "directly contribute to the defence of Australia".

Newcastle Herald

The bulk-billing urgent care clinics now open in Hunter-Central Coast area

Clinics aimed at making it easier for people to see a doctor.

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