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The Coalition let the Hunter down and they'll do it again
This week Peter Dutton dropped in for quick press conference before jetting off again.
2 days ago


Unions fear Coalition will sack hundreds of Hunter public servants
Unions fear up to 470 public sector jobs would be cut from the Hunter region if a Coalition government fulfils its pledge to slash jobs.
3 days ago

Labor announces push to increase minimum wage
Australian workers could soon receive pay rises with Labor asking the Fair Work Commission for an real wage increase for minimum wage worker
4 days ago

Peter Dutton dodges crucial question regarding fate of Hunter Workers
Peter Dutton was asked about the 12,000 local workers who face imminent job losses as traditional energy industry declines.
7 days ago


Public servants will have right to disconnect repealed under Coalition government
Jane Hume has confirmed Federal public servants will likely be the first to have their Right to Disconnect repealed if elected.
Mar 12

How the Coalition's nuclear proposal kills jobs and harms regional communities
Dutton wants to build nuclear reactors in regional communities across Australia, but the science stacks up against him.
Feb 13


University of Newcastle receives $20.7 million for future industries, boosting regional development
The Federal Government is funding the development of a future industries facility at the University of Newcastle.
Feb 3
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