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Landlords targeted in illegal tobacco and vape reforms

May 8, 2026 9:32 am

The State Government is continuing its crackdown on illegal tobacco retailers. Under new laws passed in parliament this week, landlords...

Warning issued over unregistered home‑based childcare in Upper Hunter

May 8, 2026 7:41 am

The Department of Education has issued a warning reminding home‑based childcare providers they must be registered through an approved Family...

State Government moves to fast‑track renewable energy projects

May 7, 2026 9:20 am

The State Government have introduced legislation aimed at speeding up the delivery of key renewable energy projects across NSW, as...

Hunter Valley couple charged over alleged pastoral company fraud

May 7, 2026 5:20 am

A man and a woman have been charged following an investigation into alleged fraudulent activity at a pastoral company in...

Upper Hunter preschool educators rally as funding uncertainty continues

May 6, 2026 1:43 pm

Community preschool educators from the Upper Hunter have rallied in Sydney today, calling on the State Government to urgently address...

Aberdeen students step inside NSW Parliament

May 6, 2026 9:30 am

Year 11 students from St Joseph’s Catholic College, Aberdeen, have gained a firsthand look at how laws are made during...

EnergyCo narrows Muswellbrook–Walcha transmission line corridor

May 6, 2026 8:04 am

EnergyCo has released a refined corridor for the proposed transmission line between Muswellbrook and Walcha, following months of community consultation...

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