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CouncilNew CCTV cameras installed at two Bridge Street intersections in Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire Council has installed new CCTV cameras at the Brook Street and Hill Street intersections on Bridge Street to boost CBD safety.
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CouncilMuswellbrook entertainment centre development application placed on public exhibition
Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking submissions on DA 2026-143, an entertainment centre proposal, on exhibition until 3 December 2026.
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CouncilFormer Macquarie Coal Complex rezoned as 1,142-hectare employment precinct near Teralba
NSW Government finalises planning controls for the former Macquarie Coal Complex, creating a 1,142ha employment precinct with capacity for up to 1,130 jobs.
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CouncilDaracon awarded tender for Hunter and Newcomen Streets streetscape upgrade
Daracon Group wins tender to continue Hunter and Newcomen Streets upgrade in Newcastle's East End, with a new Market Street plaza and early 2028 completion.
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CouncilPublic exhibition closes on updated $463 million Trinity Point resort plans
Exhibition has closed on updated $463M Trinity Point plans at Morisset Park, with Lake Macquarie City Council to determine the DA.
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CouncilMaitland Council seeks community feedback on updated Hunter River flood modelling
Maitland City Council is seeking community feedback on updated Hunter River flood modelling, available on the Maitland Engage website from 26 October.
Read moreCity of Newcastle delivers $137.4 million capital works program and fourth surplus
City of Newcastle delivered a $137.4 million capital works program in 2025/26 and posted its fourth consecutive surplus, draft financial statements show.
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21 OctTelstra mobile base station proposal on public exhibition in Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire Council is exhibiting DA 2026-144 for a new Telstra mobile base station, with submissions open until 5 November 2026.
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20 OctDraft Denman Tourist Park Master Plan on public exhibition until 17 November
Muswellbrook Shire Council has placed the Draft Denman Tourist Park Master Plan on public exhibition, with submissions open until 17 November 2026.
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15 OctMuswellbrook Council proposes road closures on Castlerock, Coal Creek and Belgrave roads
Muswellbrook Shire Council proposes closing sections of Castlerock, Coal Creek and Belgrave roads, with a 28-day public exhibition period for submissions.
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15 OctMuswellbrook Shire Council launches new bulky waste service with two annual entitlements
Muswellbrook Shire Council has launched a new Bulky Waste Service offering eligible households two entitlements per year, with vouchers or kerbside pickups.
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15 OctGateshead medical precinct plan allowing 10-storey buildings on public exhibition
Lake Macquarie City Council's Gateshead Medical Precinct proposal, allowing 10-storey buildings near the private hospital, is open for feedback until 9 November.
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15 OctService station demolition and retail additions proposed for Brook Street Muswellbrook
A DA to demolish a Brook Street service station and alter retail premises in Muswellbrook is on public exhibition from 15 October to 13 November 2026.
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13 OctHunter mayors head to NSW Parliament seeking $938 million infrastructure commitment
Leaders from the Hunter's ten councils will visit NSW Parliament House on 15 and 22 October, seeking $938m in infrastructure investment ahead of the 2027 election.
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10 OctCouncil orders review of Newcastle CBD parking changes after resident impacts
City of Newcastle council has ordered a review of recent CBD parking changes and asked the CEO to consider options for affected residents.
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08 OctWater main break cuts supply to King Street area in Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire Council crews are repairing a water main break in the Common, cutting water supply to residents in the King Street area.
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07 OctDeclan Clausen begins record eighth year as Newcastle Deputy Lord Mayor
Cr Declan Clausen begins a record eighth year as Newcastle's Deputy Lord Mayor, succeeding Cr McCabe under Council's shared role arrangement.
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06 OctMuswellbrook Shire Council adopts new Together Statement as Acknowledgement of Country
Muswellbrook Shire Council has adopted a new Together Statement as its official Acknowledgement of Country, replacing its 2005 acknowledgement.
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02 OctDenman Road water supply interrupted Saturday for emergency main works
Emergency water main works on Denman Road, Muswellbrook, may interrupt supply between 1pm and 11pm on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
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01 OctMuswellbrook Council seeks feedback on draft customer service charter and standards
Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking public feedback on its Draft Customer Experience Charter and Service Standards, with submissions open until 29 October 2026.
Council30 SeptHunter mayors to take regional priorities to NSW Parliament in October
Hunter mayors and general managers will return to NSW Parliament House in October to put regional priorities before Ministers ahead of the 2027 election.
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30 SeptPat Ryan elected Upper Hunter Shire Mayor, replacing Maurice Collison
Cr Pat Ryan has been elected Upper Hunter Shire Mayor, replacing Maurice Collison, with Cr Peter McGill elected Deputy Mayor at the council's mid-term election.
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30 SeptChisholm council land to remain open green space after protected bird discovery
Maitland City Council land on Billabong Parade, Chisholm, will stay open green space after protected Latham's Snipe found at planned sportsground site.
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28 SeptWater main break cuts supply to Denman Road and Muswellbrook Industrial Area
Water supply interrupted on Denman Road and Muswellbrook Industrial Area after a 375mm water main break at Ramrod Creek. Repairs expected this afternoon.
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25 SeptState Significant Development applications on public exhibition in Muswellbrook Shire
Muswellbrook Shire Council alerts residents to State Significant Development applications on public exhibition through the NSW Major Projects Planning Portal.
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24 SeptMuswellbrook Council places Draft Controlled Documents Policy on public exhibition
Muswellbrook Shire Council has placed its Draft Controlled Documents Policy on public exhibition, with submissions accepted until 22 October 2026.
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23 SeptVehicle repair station development application on exhibition in Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire Council has placed DA 2026-123, a vehicle repair station proposal, on public exhibition from 23 September to 8 October 2026.
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22 SeptNominations open for Muswellbrook Shire's 2027 Australia Day Awards
Nominations are open for Muswellbrook Shire Council's 2027 Australia Day Awards, closing midnight 27 November 2026.
CouncilHunter Joint Organisation criticises Commonwealth's abandoned mandatory packaging standards decision
The Hunter Joint Organisation says the Commonwealth's decision to abandon mandatory packaging standards shifts waste costs onto councils and ratepayers.
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18 SeptFour Hunter and coast councils oppose half billion dollar grants cut
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and MidCoast councils call on NSW Government to pause grant changes worth almost half a billion dollars over a decade.
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