10+ hour, 46+ min ago   (270+ words) newy.com.au – The NSW Government is seeking a contractor to build a direct footpath from Holland Street to Wickham Park, a link Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp says will cut about 700 metres from the walk to the park. Mr Crakanthorp…...

12+ hour, 34+ min ago   (311+ words) newy.com.au – The federal government has committed $10 million to help cover mine-filling cost overruns in Lake Macquarie, targeting a financial risk that council says has held back housing and other development on land affected by historic coal mining. The…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (298+ words) newy.com.au – More southern Lake Macquarie patients will be able to receive rehabilitation at home under a $350,000 service expansion that includes support for people returning from Central Coast hospitals. The funding, allocated in the 2026-27 NSW budget, will support allied…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (305+ words) newy.com.au – Hunter dwelling approvals rose 4 per cent in the past financial year, but the overall increase masked a decline in approvals for apartments, townhouses and other multi-unit housing. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures cited by the Housing Industry…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (228+ words) newy.com.au – Port Stephens community groups, businesses and creatives can apply for council funding of up to $20,000 for projects designed to improve public spaces and support local town centres. Applicants are encouraged to work with residents, businesses, community organisations…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (243+ words) newy.com.au – Former Boeing executive Dr William “Bill” Lyons has been appointed the University of Newcastle’s next Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement, although he will not begin the role until September 2026. Dr Lyons will be responsible for strengthening the…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (339+ words) newy.com.au – Port Stephens Council will map erosion risks along its coastline after securing a $243,000 NSW government grant for specialist investigations and hazard modelling. The work will cover the open coast from Fingal Bay to Stockton Beach, as well…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (308+ words) newy.com.au – Ausgrid has been named Large Employer of the Year at the 2026 NSW Training Awards after its apprentice program achieved a 95 per cent completion rate. The electricity distributor’s Bright Spark Apprentice Program supports 174 apprentices across the business, which…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (205+ words) newy.com.au – Illuminate Raymond Terrace will return to Boomerang Park on Saturday, September 19, with four hours of free entertainment planned for the town centre. The family event will run from 4pm to 8pm and feature live music, fire twirlers, fireworks, food…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (239+ words) newy.com.au – A 46-year-old man has been charged after a drone allegedly entered the airspace of a rescue helicopter flying to a medical emergency over Charlestown. Police allege the helicopter was flying about 1000 feet above the suburb at 1am on…...