Drone footage captures first tyres rolling onto Raymond Terrace M1 extension Lanes are progressively opening on one of the Hunter's most anticipated, and desperately needed, road projects. Newcastle Herald · Sep 9
Short-stay units unveiled to alleviate pressure amid emergency crisis 'The people of the Hunter deserve a health system they can rely on.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 24
Bypass scrapped in new design for major road after horror year of crashes Two people have been killed and one seriously injured on the Port Stephens arterial road in the last year. Newcastle Herald · Aug 17
Fast-tracked Muswellbrook Bypass to divert 2500 heavy vehicles each day 'This bypass finally takes that pressure off.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Sydney’s new metro line offers 110km/h speeds and an end to replacement buses – just don’t ask about the start date Commuter disruptions will soon be over, but Chris Minns doesn’t want to ‘tempt fate’ with a date the NSW government can’t meet The Guardian - AU · Jul 14
Long-awaited repairs to Lake Macquarie seawall to go ahead Transport for NSW will fund repairs to the seawall that was damaged in 2021. Newcastle Herald · Jun 21
Hunter high school to be relocated to new, modern site It's the second school development announced for Maitland this week. Newcastle Herald · Jun 17
New $7.7m centre for disability services opens in the Hunter The facility aims to reduce travel times for services in the regions. Newcastle Herald · Jun 11
Open to traffic: first cars cross new 'flood-proof' Melville bridge It's hoped the higher, stronger bridge will be the end of flood detours. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10
'Game changer': Andrew Johns backs medicinal cannabis law change for drivers The Minns government will announce the changes on Thursday. Newcastle Herald · Jun 3
A key Blue Mountains road closure is blowing out travel times – and causing ‘red hot anger’ among locals NSW government says Convict Bridge will take at least three months to fix but local MP urges long-term plan for ‘fragile piece of road’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 13
Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks Local businesses already experiencing crippling downturns are desperate for financial assistance as a crucial link road is likely to be closed for months. AAP · Mar 13
Contractor warned to ‘step up’ and finish Sydney’s maligned M6 motorway or face the consequences Twin tunnels should be open but lead contractor wants out, blaming sinkholes and a ‘reverse fault’. The NSW government insists ‘there is a technical solution available’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 10
Australia’s 2025 road toll: NSW records highest number of deaths in eight years as fatalities rise nationwide Authorities warn that speeding was the biggest killer in 2025, a contributing factor in 134 deaths The Guardian - AU · Jan 2
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2025 What caused Sydney’s M4 tunnel closure – and what on earth is shotcrete? The M4 shut for ‘emergency roadworks’ early Thursday and was still closed hours later. Repairs had made the tunnel safe to reopen in the afternoon – but not before drivers experienced considerable delays
AAP · Aug 19, 2025 Road funding under scrutiny amid 'slush fund' claims A $334 million fund for regional roads will be examined, as a minister faces questioning over additional funding for a bridge near her home.
The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025 NSW to legalise e-scooters on paths and roads up to 20km/h for those over 16 State government says ‘sensible rules’ will promote health and lifestyle benefits of electric scooters and bikes while keeping users and others safe
Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2024 City's drivers spend annual week in traffic but state government has no bottleneck data Bottleneck bedlam: Newcastle drivers spend annual week in traffic but govt has no bottleneck data
Newcastle Herald · Oct 9, 2024 'Great strides': Government touts boost to Maitland Hospital ED Additional staffing and extended days 'making a difference'.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2024 Eyes on the road: average speed cameras on trial for cars and motorbikes NSW Government introduces new trial due to climbing road toll
Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2024 Region's longest shared pathway: new section of Fernleigh Track opens The track creates 27 kilometres of shared pathway.
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 Fares to rise 25-fold on some regional bus routes The removal of a $400,000 concession subsidy has left commuters on several regional NSW bus routes facing a massive increase in fares.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 31, 2024 M1 Motorway extension, Hexham Straight works 'on track' 'Every time you drive past you seem to see more.'
Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2024 Bypass design under way to fix 'notorious' Hunter bottleneck Construction is expected to start later this year.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2024 Population of Hunter school set to triple in $65m plan The proposal includes two new buildings up to three storeys tall.