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LNP Coal Plan Threatens Great Barrier Reef: Labor

The Australian Labor Party sounds alarm over LNP's energy strategy that prioritises coal expansion, potentially jeopardising the Great Barrier Reef's UNESCO World Heritage listing and Queensland's tourism industry.

Newcastle Ocean Baths Documents Show Evidence Gap

The Friends of Newcastle Ocean Baths claim newly released documents expose critical information gaps in the council's redevelopment plans for the heritage-listed site, raising concerns about transparency and community consultation.

Newcastle man avoids jail for Merewether Baths assault

A Newcastle man has avoided prison despite a brutal, unprovoked assault that left his victim with serious injuries at the popular Merewether Ocean Baths. The court's decision has sparked community discussion about violence at public swimming spots.

Minmi Road Traffic Changes Divide Newcastle

Newcastle City Council is pushing forward with controversial traffic modifications along Minmi Road, sparking heated community debate about safety versus convenience in the growing Maryland, Fletcher and Minmi corridor.

Newcastle Bikers Rev Up for Annual Kids Toy Run

Newcastle's beloved Bikers for Kids Toy Run is back, kicking off with an impressive motorcycle display at Newcastle Station. Discover how these big-hearted bikers are spreading Christmas cheer to local children in need.

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.

Mine blames Diwali for worker payment delays

Workers at the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW were left without pay as the mine operator pointed to the Diwali holiday as the cause, sparking outrage from unions and the Indian community.

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.

Narrabri Gas Land Grab Sparks Legal Battle

Growing controversy surrounds the compulsory acquisition of farmland for Santos' Narrabri Gas Project, with landowners and environmental groups mounting fierce opposition.

Perth Film Studio Unfazed by Trump Tariff Threats

WA's Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk remains confident that Trump's proposed tariffs won't impact Perth's ambitious new film studio project, highlighting strong local partnerships and international interest.

Whale watching magic at Newcastle Baths

Newcastle's iconic ocean baths become front-row seats to breathtaking humpback whale migration, creating unforgettable coastal encounters for lucky spectators.

Soaring power prices threaten WA mining jobs

Western Australia's resources sector sounds alarm over skyrocketing electricity costs, warning of job losses and calling for urgent government intervention to protect the state's economic backbone.

BHP axes hundreds of Pilbara mining jobs

Mining giant BHP announces sweeping cuts to its Pilbara iron ore operations, putting approximately 720 jobs at risk in Western Australia's crucial resources sector.

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