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Zack Mavin accused of murdering Robert Palmer at Shortland to face trial in 2023

A man accused of murdering Robert "Bobby" Palmer after an attempted armed robbery at Shortland will face a trial next…

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The Hunter scores a seat at the table in Albanese's new cabinet

Shortland MP Pat Conroy has been appointed Minister for Defence Industries and Minister for International Development and the Pacific.

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Pat Conroy hopeful of ministerial appointment

Shortland MP Pat Conroy will be putting his name forward as a minister in the Albanese Government.

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"This victory started on this very night three years ago": Labor wins Shortland

Labor has retained the Seat of Shortland and reversed the swing it suffered in 2019.

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Labor on the verge of victory in Shortland

The ABC has predicted Labor will hold the Seat of Shortland with a swing towards it.

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"People seemed like they were coming back to us": Labor confident in Shortland

Upbeat Labor supporters are gathering at Windale Bowling Club in the hope of winning government tonight and tightening their grip…

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Election day in the Hunter: new age democracy sausages and burnt political posters

WITH a how to vote card in one hand and a sausage in bread in the other, Paul Zimario had…

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Zack Mavin pleads not guilty to murdering well-known Shortland local Bobby Palmer

A man accused of attempting to rob a Shortland service station with an improvised explosive device before heading to another…

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Promise to urgently improve Shortland mobile coverage

The Labor Party has pledged to only approve new development buildings where there is network capacity, in an election promise…

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'It's great to have a date': Hunter candidates raring to go

Hunter federal election candidates have expressed relief that time on has finally been called in the 2022 campaign.

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Housing cost region's biggest issue: survey

Shortland had the highest concern about housing with 61.5 per cent followed by mental health with 53.8 per cent.

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Newcastle Labor MPs find budget flaws

The Hunter's Labor politicians have labelled the budget a "wasted opportunity" for the region.

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Child in vehicle during pursuit at Shortland

A driver remains behind bars after allegedly leading police on a pursuit in Newcastle with a small child in the…

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