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Greens call for data centre moratorium as Hunter proposals progress

August 7, 2026 8:16 am

The Greens are calling for an immediate moratorium on new data centre developments until Federal Parliament has properly scrutinised and...

Minister rejects Coalition proposal on Calvary Mater contract dispute

August 7, 2026 7:56 am

Health Minister Ryan Park has criticised the Coalition over its proposed approach to resolving liabilities linked to the private management...

Interim report reveals runaway coal train reached 90km/h in Hunter Valley

August 6, 2026 8:48 am

An interim report into a runaway coal train incident in the Hunter Valley has found the three-locomotive, 96-wagon train reached...

Upper Hunter Winter Sleep Out returns tonight

August 6, 2026 8:41 am

The Upper Hunter Winter Sleep Out returns tonight, as part of Homelessness Week. The event will be held at Singleton...

Inquiry calls for Calvary Mater to be brought into public hands

August 5, 2026 12:14 pm

A parliamentary inquiry has unanimously recommended Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle be brought into public hands, following evidence of serious...

Federal funding to help GPs and nurses better engage male patients

August 4, 2026 1:47 pm

GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other primary healthcare workers can now access the Movember Men in Mind program, aimed at helping...

Police appeal for help after break-in and pursuit in Cessnock

August 4, 2026 7:36 am

Police are appealing for public assistance following a break and enter and a car pursuit in the Hunter Valley. About...

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