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Upper Hunter Bridges Load Increase

7 February 2021 Press

New Bridges Increase Freight Loads Across the Upper Hunter. Three three bridges in the Upper Hunter are being upgraded to allow unrestricted B-double access. Double-B (two bogie) truck. Photo ~ Scott Davis on Wikimedia Dungog Shire Council Mayor John Connors

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Roadworks & Bridges Singleton 

Singleton Bypass Dispute Redux

2 February 20212 February 2021 Press

Mayor repeats calls for a better Singleton bypass of the New England Highway to avoid “bittersweet” outcome Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore has again called on the NSW Government to reconsider its plans for the Singleton bypass of the

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Roadworks & Bridges Newcastle 

Newcastle Road Pedestrian Overpass Installed

12 October 202013 October 2020 Press

Heavy lifting reaches major milestone over Newcastle Road. Dozens of workers spent the night installing a 34-metre-long 44 tonne steel truss bridge across Newcastle Road. Newcastle Road pedestrian overpass bridge leaving fabricator J.C. Butko at Wodonga. The complex process was

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Lake Macquarie Roadworks & Bridges 

Barnsley Weir & Cooranbong Bridge Works Funded

8 October 20208 October 2020 media

Bridges Renewal Program funding. Barnsley Weir Bridge will be replaced Cooranbong Bridge at Freemans Drive, Cooranabong, to be strengthened. At Barnsley near Edgeworth. The weir across Cockle Creek. Both crossings are in poor condition and need to be upgraded, so

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Roadworks & Bridges NSW aka In the News 

Parkes Bypass ‘Nationally Significant’

22 September 2020 Press

Parkes Bypass named Priority Project in infrastructure-led recovery. Infrastructure Australia has added construction of Parkes Bypass on the New South Wales Newell Highway to the Infrastructure Priority List to support the national infrastructure-led COVID-19 recovery. Township of Parkes, NSW, home

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Roadworks & Bridges Singleton 

Singleton Bypass “Second Best” ~ Mayor

19 September 202019 September 2020 Press

Mayor demands better than “second-best” Singleton bypass option. New England Highway passing through Singleton – view south through Campbell Street. Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore says she will refuse to settle for a second-best New England Highway bypass. Transport

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Muswellbrook Roadworks & Bridges 

Williams Bridge Work on Martindale Road Underway

12 September 202012 September 2020 Press

Upgrade of side road around Williams Bridge on Martindale Road completed. A side road bypassing Williams Bridge has been upgraded to concrete in preparation for the bridge’s demolition and replacement. Construction by council contractor Waeger Constructions Pty Ltd has begun

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Cessnock Roadworks & Bridges 

Progress at Gingers Lane

9 September 2020 Press

Gingers Lane Stage One and Two complete. Gingers Lane has reached stage three is underway between Woodlands Drive and Stringybark Place. The project covers road pavement, road widening, kerb and gutter installation, drainage upgrades, road safety barriers, turning lanes and

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Roadworks & Bridges Upper Hunter 

Moonan Brook Road Upgrade

30 August 202031 August 2020 Press

There will be improved access to the Barrington Tops with an upgrade to a 5km section of Moonan Brook Road. Announcing the project, Councillor Lee Watts said the $5.6 million in roadworks will improve access to Barrington Tops. The upgrade

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Lower North Coast Roadworks & Bridges 

Cutting the Shortcut

24 August 202024 August 2020 Press 0 Comments

Future of Forster’s Lakes Estate access road. MidCoast Council might close the access road to The Lakes Way from The Corso in Forster. Originally designated as a temporary access road when the estate was developed in 1993, the intention was

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Coalfields Roadworks & Bridges 

Testers Hollow Roadwork

16 August 202025 August 2020 Press

Upgrade of Cessnock Road at Testers Hollow was awarded to Daracon Contractors Pty Ltd. New South Wales Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Catherine Cusack said the upgrade involves building a new two-lane road at a level about 1.5 metres higher

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Lake Macquarie Roadworks & Bridges 

Brightwater Pathway Work Starts

16 August 2020 Press

Construction work on 1.1km of shared pathway along Bay Vista Road at Brightwaters starts today (17 August 2020). Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser said the 3m-wide shared pathway would provide a safe place for people to get outdoors, exercise

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Coalfields Roadworks & Bridges 

Old Maitland Road Gets Attention

27 July 202025 August 2020 Press

Cessnock City Council announced local roadworks, with the Australian and NSW Governments jointly contributing more than $3.7 million to three local projects. $1,836,000 for Old Maitland Road, Sawyers Gully – unsealed sections of pavement at the northern end of Old

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Drought Flood & Fire Roadworks & Bridges Newcastle 

Wallsend ~ More Bridgeworks, Roadworks… and some Gentrification

26 July 202025 August 2020 Press

City of Newcastle is investing $2 million to improve traffic and pedestrian conditions in Wallsend’s local centre while opening the conversation on its long-term masterplan. Concept for Nelson Street Wallsend. A joint public domain-flood mitigation program over the next 12

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Roadworks & Bridges Newcastle 

Joslin St Kotara Works

26 July 202025 August 2020 Press

Joslin Street Local Centre’s multi-million-dollar upgrade to include expanded public open space. Kotara’s Joslin Street is the latest local centre to be made over with a $2 million upgrade. A key element of this upgrade is expanding the public open

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Hunter Valley Roadworks & Bridges Singleton 

Singleton Makeover Closer

23 July 202025 August 2020 Press

Ceremonial start to construction of $7 million Singleton Town Centre Upgrade – Stage 2. Construction of the $7 million Singleton Town Centre – Stage 2 officially starts on Friday 31 July 2020 at 1:30pm. John Street Singleton Stage 2. Singleton

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Coalfields Roadworks & Bridges 

Five Cessnock LGA Projects Funded

23 July 202025 August 2020 Press

Cessnock City Council selected five key projects eligible for Commonwealth funding of $1,065,399. New England Highway, Branxton. The following projects endorsed when council met on Wednesday 15 July 2020 are awaiting approval. Weston Public School Zone Precinct Upgrade – $150,000

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Coalfields Roadworks & Bridges 

Black Spot funding for Sandy Creek Road

13 July 202025 August 2020 Press

Cessnock City Council has funding for road works on Sandy Creek Road, from Quorrobolong to Mt Vincent.  A total of $343,500 will be spent to improve road safety, with the works scheduled to take place in the 2020/21 financial year. 

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Barrington region Lower North Coast Roadworks & Bridges 

Water Interruptions for Barrington Village

21 June 202025 August 2020 Press

Road works along Argyle Street Barrington will cause water supply interruptions over the next week. Temporary outages will affect the entire township. Residents should fill containers or bathtubs for emergency use. We will need to turn off water supply for

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Coalfields Roadworks & Bridges 

Stage One Gingers Lane

15 May 202025 August 2020 Press

Work is underway on the reconstruction of Gingers Lane, Abermain, with Stage One now complete. The project involves four stages of new road pavement and drainage works. Cessnock Council’s star roadworks team ~ appropriately spaced, of course. Stage one saw

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Roadworks & Bridges NSW aka In the News 

New Signs for Bypassed Towns

6 May 202013 September 2020 Press

Motorists on the Pacific Highway will be encouraged to visit some of the bypassed towns, with new signs showing the services and tourist attractions on offer. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the signs would be installed

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Lake Macquarie Roadworks & Bridges Infrastructure & Industry 

Munibung Road Extension Opens

25 April 2020 Press

An 820m extension to Munibung Road that joins Cardiff directly to Boolaroo is finished. The $4.7 million project was jointly funded by the Australian Government through the Building Better Regions Fund and Lake Macquarie City Council. Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr

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Barrington region Lower North Coast Roadworks & Bridges 

Argyle Street Barrington Roadworks

19 April 202025 August 2020 Press

Council crews start roadworks in Barrington’s busy Argyle Street. The 400m section of traffic lanes targeted for improvement extends from 50 Argyle Street through to the Dunmore Street intersection. Along with road alignment, the project involves rehabilitating and resurfacing the

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Lower North Coast Roadworks & Bridges 

Avalon Rd Krambach Roadwork

2 March 202024 August 2020 Press

MidCoast Council starts work this month to upgrade a two-kilometre section of Avalon Road at Krambach. The project will reconstruct the existing road pavement, which is approaching the end of its serviceable life, to deliver a smoother, safer travel route,

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Lower North Coast Roadworks & Bridges 

Lakes Way Roadworks at Mayers Flat

29 February 202024 August 2020 Press

Lakes Way at Mayers Flat from Parsons Road Roadwork has started at Mayers Flat on reconstructing a 1.34km section of The Lakes Way. A main connector, The Lakes Way had major upgrade works in the past year at Charlotte Bay,

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Roadworks & Bridges Infrastructure & Industry 

Honeysuckle Drive Change Shrinks Parking

17 February 202026 August 2020 Press

Work starts next month (March 2020) to straighten Honeysuckle Drive’s western end where it meets Stewart Avenue. Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) said the work is part of $55-million improvements across the western end of Honeysuckle. HCCDC Acting

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Roadworks & Bridges Newcastle 

Wallsend’s Tyrrell Street Bridge Replacement

25 September 201913 September 2020 Press

Work has begun on a $3.3 million replacement of Tyrrell Street Bridge to combat flooding of the township. The new higher and longer bridge will allow more floodwater to pass through the channel. Existing Tyrrell Street road pavements adjacent to

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Roadworks & Bridges Regional 

Minmi Road Major Revamp

28 August 201316 September 2020 Press

Stepping up her campaign to get Minmi Road upgraded, Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery reminds NSW Parliament and Council of the dangerous state of this busy local road. Ms Hornery called on the Minister for Roads and Newcastle City Council

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Hunter Valley Roadworks & Bridges 

Hunter Roads Affected by Expressway Work

29 July 201229 August 2020 Press

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions due to work on the Hunter Expressway next week. For more information visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au and follow the links to the Hunter Expressway project or phone toll free 1800 001 267. Newcastle Link Road,

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Roadworks & Bridges 

Rescheduled work on George Booth Drive

27 July 201229 August 2020 Press

27 July 2012 ~ Update: Motorists are advised George Booth Drive will close near John Renshaw Drive from 7pm on Friday 17 August until 5am on Monday 20 August. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained. Traffic on John Renshaw

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Newy’s New Annual Arts Festival
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Newy’s New Annual Arts Festival

8 February 2021 Press

Arts Festival makes Newcastle the place to visit this month. An intimate art gallery performance by a renowned Australian musician, an augmented reality experience celebrating indigenous culture, and a discussion on women in leadership with Australia’s first female Prime Minister,

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Renewal of Gas Exploration Permits off Newcastle
Energy & Renewables NSW aka In the News Opinion 

Renewal of Gas Exploration Permits off Newcastle

12 February 202112 February 2021 Press

Gas companies making plans to drill offshore from Newcastle. Opponents fear the PEP 11 gas exploration permit off the coasts of Sydney and Newcastle will be renewed today by Federal Resources Minister Keith Pitt. The joint venture companies currently holding

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La Niña Peaks But Effects Continue
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La Niña Peaks But Effects Continue

3 February 2021 Press

The 2020–21 La Niña is likely to have peaked with respect to atmospheric and oceanic patterns in the tropical Pacific. However impacts associated with La Niña, such as above average rainfall in eastern and northern Australia, are expected to persist

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Shipping Cartel Fined
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Shipping Cartel Fined

6 February 20216 February 2021 Press

Shipping cartel fines now total $83.5 million after WWO conviction. Norwegian-based global shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean AS (WWO) has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct and ordered by the Federal Court to pay a fine of $24 million, in

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Agriculture Faces Profitable Year
Agriculture 

Agriculture Faces Profitable Year

4 February 2021 Press

Australian agriculture looking to profitable year ahead – industry outlook. Australia’s agricultural sector is set to enjoy an overall profitable year ahead – underpinned by high commodity prices, positive seasonal conditions and low interest rates, and despite expected continuing trade

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Pioneeer Solar Energy Researcher Honoured
Physics & Energy 

Pioneeer Solar Energy Researcher Honoured

31 January 2021 Press

Australian father of photovoltaics awarded prestigious 2021 Japan Prize. By Stefanie Menezes UNSW Sydney solar expert Martin Green has been honoured with the Japan Prize for transforming the photovoltaics industry. Professor Martin Green. Photo ~ University of NSW. Professor Martin

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Give Back Our Data

8 February 2021 Press

Tim Berners-Lee’s plan to save the internet: give us back control of our data. By Pieter Verdegem Senior Lecturer, School of Media and Communication, University of Westminster Releasing his creation for free 30 years ago, the inventor of the world wide

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Not a mirage, Actually a Mirage
Upper Hunter Heritage & Historical 

Not a mirage, Actually a Mirage

5 February 20215 February 2021 Press

Two jet fighter planes – a Macchi and a Mirage – are making their home at Scone Regional Airport. Restored by volunteers. they will become part of the Warbird Visitor Attraction. The Mirage A3-44 will travel by road from the

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