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JobLink Plus youth to serve up daily grind at skate park cafe

JobLink Plus youth to serve up daily grind at skate park cafe

Young people with JobLink Plus will sling caffeine-addicts their daily grind at the skate park's soon-to-be-built youth cafe.

PM visits Williamtown for JSF milestone

PM visits Williamtown for JSF milestone

Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited BAE Systems at Williamtown as the first F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft is inducted into BAE's maintenance depot - a major milestone in the $65 billion defence program.

Wollongong's 'important role' in visitor economy as NSW looks to future

Wollongong's 'important role' in visitor economy as NSW looks to future

The NSW government has released its visitor economy strategy.

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It's an NBN, turbocharged

It's an NBN, turbocharged

Hunter dam failures may end in 'extreme' loss of life: engineers

Hunter dam failures may end in 'extreme' loss of life: engineers

Modelling for a potential 160 gigalitre dam at Limeburners Creek shows about 50 people living downstream would die if the dam failed.

Better Wollongong-Sydney transport links are 'vital', says business chamber

Better Wollongong-Sydney transport links are 'vital', says business chamber

Improvements in the transport network between Wollongong and Sydney are "vital", according to an Illawarra Business Chamber government submission.

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There's one feral pig for every single person in Australia

There's one feral pig for every single person in Australia

The cost to agriculture and the environment from rising numbers of feral pigs and kangaroos has been highlighted.

New plan for 1200-megawatt battery at Kurri Kurri

New plan for 1200-megawatt battery at Kurri Kurri

The company expects to open an expression of interest process to find a battery provider, with the project expected to be completed in stages beginning in early 2022.

Microsoft buys carbon credits from Aussie cattle operation

Microsoft buys carbon credits from Aussie cattle operation

Wilmot Cattle Company makes first global carbon credit sale, thanks to soil sequestering.

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How teaching in Tamworth is better than expected

How teaching in Tamworth is better than expected

Fears cancer going undiagnosed after 'huge' decline in patients during pandemic

Fears cancer going undiagnosed after 'huge' decline in patients during pandemic

'The earlier we find it the easier it is to find a cure'

How a scholarship gave UOW student space to pursue his passion

How a scholarship gave UOW student space to pursue his passion

Applications are open for this year's scholarship, for students studying an environmentally focused science degree.

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PODCAST || Climate change: a rising tide of anxiety

PODCAST || Climate change: a rising tide of anxiety

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New app to be there for families 'when they need it most'

New app to be there for families 'when they need it most'

Local sisters team up to launch Family HQ app.

No funds promised for university campus released 19 months on

No funds promised for university campus released 19 months on

The plan for a University of New England campus in the city CBD is full-steam ahead, but Mr Hanlon said the state government still has not released any of the $26 million it promised in February last year so concept plans can be developed.

'Push-button day': Plan maps out progress for Tamworth university

'Push-button day': Plan maps out progress for Tamworth university

The early stages of a university in Tamworth are set to begin rolling out as soon as next year.

eEditions

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Future Focus Edition 1 | Planning for Prosperity

Future Focus Edition 1 | Planning for Prosperity

Population trends, jobs, skills, industries and innovators.

Future Focus Edition 2 | Connecting our Potential

Future Focus Edition 2 | Connecting our Potential

Infrastructure, technology, transport and communication links.

Future Focus Edition 3 | Delivering a Sustainable Future

Future Focus Edition 3 | Delivering a Sustainable Future

Balancing the environment with food, water and energy needs.

Future Focus Edition 4 | Building Stronger Communities

Future Focus Edition 4 | Building Stronger Communities

Health, education and other services for happier, healthier communities.

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PM visits Williamtown for JSF milestone

PM visits Williamtown for JSF milestone

Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited BAE Systems at Williamtown as the first F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft is inducted into BAE's maintenance depot - a major milestone in the $65 billion defence program.

Mayor pleads for changes to Singleton bypass

Mayor pleads for changes to Singleton bypass

Cr Moore said if changes weren't made it would be a bittersweet outcome.

Our local news is crucial: Haines

Our local news is crucial: Haines

Helen Haines has urged the federal government to take regional media's campaign very seriously