Madeline Link

New changes to trading laws mean most Newcastle bottle-o's will have to shut on Anzac Day.

Under the new rules, certain items and actions will be banned.

Novocastrians have until 8pm Monday to enrol with the AEC.

The funding will go towards much-needed drainage and irrigation, as well as car park improvements at Upper Reserve.

Maria Martin was in a race against the clock.

Business Hunter chief executive Bob Hawes says barriers to employment cannot be resolved quickly.

With the federal election looming, housing, planning, energy, insurance and workers compensation are high on Business NSW's agenda.

'A liveable world-class city does not close down at 5pm.'

Cr Kerridge stood by his decision to send the letter, arguing councillors' first responsibility is to Newcastle's residents...

'Muswellbrook and the Hunter are on the brink of the largest industrial closure in NSW's history.'