Madeline Link

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

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

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

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

Maria Martin was in a race against the clock.

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

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

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

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

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