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Cassowary Coast's bold light rail vision under scrutiny

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is pushing for a comprehensive feasibility study into a light rail network that could transform Far North Queensland's transport landscape and boost regional development.

Bell Partners Champions Hunter Business Resilience

Discover how Bell Partners is driving economic recovery in the Hunter region through strategic partnerships, community investment, and innovative business support programs that build lasting resilience.

Newcastle crime spree ends with 12-year jail sentence

A Newcastle man's terrifying crime wave across the Hunter region culminates in a 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple violent offences including armed robbery and police pursuit.

Vandals Cause Major Optus Network Outage in Hunter

Thousands of Optus customers across the Hunter region were left stranded after deliberate cable damage caused major network outages. The telecommunications giant confirms malicious vandalism is to blame for the service disruption.

Lovedale Long Lunch Cancelled for 2026

The iconic Lovedale Long Lunch, a staple of the Hunter Valley's culinary calendar for decades, will not return in 2026. Discover why this beloved food and wine festival is ending and what it means for the local community.

Belconnen Transit Hub Transformation with New Homes

A landmark redevelopment is planned for Canberra's Belconnen transit hub, featuring residential apartments, commercial spaces, and significant public transport upgrades that will reshape the northern suburb.

MyWay Card System Fails Canberra Commuters

The controversial launch of Canberra's new MyWay transport card system has left commuters facing widespread failures, with buses not accepting payments and passengers unable to tap on across the territory.

ACT Govt Apologises for Failed MyWay Card Rollout

The Canberra government has publicly apologised after a failed attempt to replace the ageing MyWay card system left commuters frustrated and confused about the territory's public transport future.

Hunter accountant admits $850k fraud scheme

A Hunter Region accountant has admitted to orchestrating an elaborate $850,000 fraud scheme, leaving local businesses reeling and facing potential jail time after systematic theft spanning years.

Hexham Straight upgrade complete: Relief for drivers

After years of frustration, the major Hexham Straight highway upgrade is officially finished, delivering smoother and safer journeys for thousands of daily commuters and freight operators in the Hunter region.

Charlie Jones: Newcastle's Transport Visionary

Discover the untold story of Charlie Jones, the visionary transport planner whose revolutionary ideas could have transformed Newcastle decades ago. Learn why his forward-thinking proposals were ignored and what we can learn from his legacy today.

NGM Group Unveils New Newcastle HQ Plan

Newcastle's financial powerhouse NGM Group reveals ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art headquarters in the CBD, promising to revitalise the city centre and create hundreds of jobs.

ACT Govt Knew MyWay System Was Failing Years Ago

Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.

WA's Infrastructure Gridlock Crisis Exposed

Western Australia faces a perfect storm of infrastructure failures as population growth overwhelms transport networks, creating daily chaos for commuters and threatening economic productivity.

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