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DARK SECRETS: Ipart - The Real Truth

Why this Hunter council's 40 per cent rate hike was denied

The additional revenue would have raised roughly $22 million in extra annual income.

Newcastle Herald

'A strong message': why these Hunter councillors froze their pay

It will stay at 2024/25 levels until the next election.

Newcastle Herald

The 16-month battle to reveal the truth about Sydney Water’s poo balls

After debris balls closed Sydney beaches in October 2024, Guardian Australia reported they could be linked to sewage outfalls. Authorities were less keen to talk

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‘Bad deal for taxpayers’: huge losses from NSW forest logging, reports reveal

Former MP astonished that taxpayers are ‘literally paying’ to cut down forests sustaining koalas and greater gliders and providing clean drinking water

The Guardian - AU

Stockton ferry price hike scrapped in public transport fare review

It's not all good news for Hunter commuters though.

Newcastle Herald

'Modest increase': Hunter Water's plan to hike bills by hundreds of dollars

The proposal is open to public feedback.

Newcastle Herald

Cost of out-of-home-care for kids-in-crisis rising, payments stalled: IPART

IPART lands interim report into cost of kids removed from home

Newcastle Herald

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When will Sydney train comforts start to match world rail standards?

Letters: 'They're really in the dark ages.'

Newcastle Herald

Port payout decision puts state's financial hurdles in play

CONTAINER TERMINAL: Focus on looming state budget after IPART ruling

Newcastle Herald

Port eyes off former BHP Intertrade site, but government still won't sell

The state has paused all government land sales.

Newcastle Herald

'Incredibly happy': Payout ruling opens door to port container terminal

Port of Newcastle must now decide if the terminal is viable.

Newcastle Herald

Greg Piper calls for Port of Newcastle modelling details to be released

Greg Piper calls for government to release the Deloitte report.

Newcastle Herald

Call for public feedback in independent review of councils

Public feedback can be given until March 15.

Newcastle Herald

Why your Sydney to Newcastle train fare could change this year

The potential price change could be in place until 2028.

Newcastle Herald

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NSW pricing watchdog recommends overhaul of biodiversity offsets scheme

Tribunal found developers were paying into fund five times faster than the Biodiversity Conservation Trust was able to find required offsets

Newcastle Herald

IPART recommends overhaul of biodiversity offset scheme

IPART report identifies challenges with biodiversity offset scheme.

Newcastle Herald

More rate rises on the horizon as Hunter councils battle inflation

Maitland's rate income will surge 10.9 per cent in two years.

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NSW council rates set to rise up to 5.5pct

NSW's pricing regulator has given councils the green light to raise rates by up to 5.5 per cent in 2024/25, even as the state endures a cost of living crisis.

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MP fears Treasury, NSW Ports trying to 'strong-arm' IPART

The independent body is reviewing the Newcastle port lease price.

Newcastle Herald

Treasurer plans to publish secret port, power privatisation contracts

The Port of Newcastle and Botany contracts have never been made public.

Newcastle Herald

Hopes for a fix in 'forgotten suburb' go down the drain

Hunter Water says it would cost $18.8m to connect Hexham to sewage.

Newcastle Herald

Container exports begin from Port of Newcastle

Port of Newcastle is hopeful Hunter exporters will take advantage of service.

The Guardian - AU

NSW regulator to carry out review of embedded power networks pricing

Tribunal member Sandra Gamble says embedded network customers ‘need protections from unreasonably high prices’

Newcastle Herald

IPART approves 31.29 per cent rate rise for Port Stephens

'It's not a time to celebrate, but it means we can move forward.'

Newcastle Herald

Land values could come into play in recommended council rates overhaul

IPART says a broader review could consider rates based on improved land value.

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