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The Latest Breaking News from Bob Hawes

Broadmeadow funding welcome, but Hunter community looks for substance in budget

Minister for the Hunter wants entertainment centre design works complete by end of year.

Newcastle Herald

Government challenged to prove it is not taking the Hunter for granted

Key Hunter stakeholders want next week's state budget to provide critical funding to key regional projects.

Newcastle Herald

Up and away: new international flights lift passenger traffic at airport

Newcastle Airport's new routes delivered an uptick in 2025 despite economic headwinds.

Newcastle Herald

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'Unimaginable' in scope and ambition: Hunter leaders hail Honeysuckle's $1.6b crown

'The sort of development under way today was unimaginable to most even 10 years ago, but we are now seeing the fruits.'

Newcastle Herald

Big election energy: power debate relentlessly drives Hunter region’s politics

In all three seats surrounding the electorate of Newcastle – Hunter, Paterson and Shortland – the transition from fossil fuels is furiously contested

The Guardian - AU

Concern Australian jobs at risk over Trump's tariffs

Australian communities that rely heavily upon steel and aluminium production jobs are closely watching developments on US tariffs and hoping for an exemption.

AAP

'Strong ally': Australia won't return fire on tariffs

The clock is ticking for Australia to secure an exemption to Donald Trump's steel tariffs after he accused leaders of breaking their word on an export deal.

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'We won't forget their happiness': Mark Hughes Foundation trekkers are home

'We rode in villages where people hadn't seen a white man before.

Newcastle Herald

Mark Hughes sets off on biking for brain cancer trail with dedicated group

Funds raised will go towards the upgrade of HRMI's MRI.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter workforce 'stuck in a groove', construction and mining lose workers

Some industries have struggled while others have grown.

Newcastle Herald

Sticky fingers hit Newcastle shops at double the state average

Brazen shoplifters have 'a big impact' on retailers.

Newcastle Herald

Night of nights: 2024 Hunter Business Award winners revealed

Full list of winners here.

Newcastle Herald

Why young professionals no longer need to leave Newcastle to thrive

'We've passed the threshold vacuum in several sectors.'

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Airport gets funding for new flight destinations

International and domestic routes are being discussed.

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'It won't work': union says many public servants have no office to go to

The PSA has reaffirmed their support for flexible working.

Newcastle Herald

Do you run a business? time to check your tech ahead of 3G switch

Devices connected to 3G will generally stop functioning after August 31.

Newcastle Herald

State makes first investment in Newcastle light rail extension

The government has paid about $4m for land on the tram route.

Newcastle Herald

Unemployment figures paint a mixed picture for the Hunter

Business Hunter boss Bob Hawes breaks down the numbers.

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'Innovative solutions' needed to bridge Hunter's social housing gap

Mr Hawes' comments came after two government announcements

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle unemployment rate hits record low despite shrinking jobs market

The Hunter labour market is 'remarkable'.

Newcastle Herald

What the region's business leaders really think of the Hunter

One labelled it a 'Goldilocks region'.

Newcastle Herald

'Particularly chaotic': Newcastle city parking pain about to get worse

Loss of Store Car Park will see workers flooding city streets.

Newcastle Herald

'Don't soldier on': Business, union leaders urge sick people to stay home

'We're in a different world now. Life isn't all about work.'

Newcastle Herald

Five-finger discount: shoplifting skyrockets at Newcastle retailers

Businesses pay the price as retail theft soars in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Hydrogen-powered garbage truck set to hit Newcastle streets

The truck will roll out this year on a 12 month trial

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