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The last 10 stories we covered

• Fri, 26 June · community

  Renowned Novocastrian inventor and athlete Craig Johnston to receive university doctorate

  The Newcastle Herald honours the inventor of the Predator boot and football legend with an honorary qualification.

• Fri, 26 June · federal

  Nationals signal willingness to abandon controversial Hunter transmission project

  The Regional NSW party indicates it may scrap the 500kv power line proposal that has divided the region.

• Fri, 26 June · community

  Electric vehicle charging network expansion signals Newcastle's shift toward cleaner transport

  Lake Macquarie instals five new EV chargers as the Hunter embraces the national transition to zero-emissions vehicles.

• Fri, 26 June · business

  Hunter business transformation accelerates with data centre jobs boom and housing pipeline

  Two major employment and housing projects are reshaping the Hunter economy and regional growth patterns.

• Fri, 26 June · community

  Queens Wharf demolition looms as Newcastle continues CBD waterfront transformation

  The wrecking ball is headed for the long-troubled harbourside site as Newcastle removes a visible symbol of urban decay.

• Fri, 26 June · community

  Lake Macquarie planning new housing west of the region closer to jobs and transport

  A 1200-home development in the heart of Lake Macquarie reflects broader strategy to build near existing employment and public transport networks.

• Fri, 26 June · business

  Newcastle Arena aims to attract major international sports events to the city

  Entertainment chiefs are banking on the new multi-million-dollar arena to draw the world's biggest touring acts and sporting attractions.

• Fri, 26 June · community

  Women's rugby league expansion signals growth in regional sports participation

  New NPLW interest in the Hunter comes as second-tier competition gathers serious momentum across Australia.

• Fri, 26 June · business

  Natasha Beyersdorf to lead NBN News revamp as local media evolves

  Well-respected television presenter takes helm of new-look weekly bulletins in significant regional media shift.

• Fri, 26 June · community

  Queens Wharf demolition marks symbolic end of waterfront neglect

  The removal of the harbourside eyesore opens possibilities for Newcastle's ongoing foreshore transformation.