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There's one thing none of us are immune to and that's the effects of cancer. Whether it's through a diagnosis we receive ourselves or the diagnosis of a friend or loved one, in fact by the age of 85 half of all Australians will be diagnosed with cancer. It is a truly devastating disease.

his month the NSW Treasurer handed down the State budget, albeit a rather "slim pickings" budget, but there are some substantial funding commitments to tackle the biggest issues facing the State. We have been promised by the Treasurer that this budget aims to provide essential funding for NSW..

It’s a huge relief for miners of Centennial’s Myuna and Mandalong Collieries, and their families, that an agreement has been made to supply coal for the next 6 months to Eraring Power Station.

Isn't it great when we have some good news to share, and even better, when that news involves a couple of homegrown heroes saving a life. Recently, Wangi Wangi and Coal Point locals Jed Fatchers and Jayson Field swung into action to bring their mate Geoff Willbrands back from the dead..

It's time to have your say! Lake Macquarie's favourite roundabout is getting closer to the $11 million upgrade we've all been waiting for (and promised).

The Government has today announced that it has reached an agreement with Origin Energy to extend the life of Eraring Power Station until 2027. I believe this agreement was inevitable and is a sensible outcome that will address energy reliability risks and support local employees and the community during this critical time in energy transition.

Did you know over the past 10 months the amazing volunteers at Lake Macquarie Landcare have....

Out with the old and in with the new! Today I joined Minister for Hunter Yasmin Catley MP and Cr Kay Fraser - Lake Macquarie Mayor to get cracking on the $1 million renovation of Toronto Baths.

Sometimes we believe we know a person and hear tales of someone’s life in their eulogy. With Dr David Durrheim, I had the pleasure of hearing his incredible life story, detailing what has driven him to help thousands of people, including his life-saving work with children throughout his medical career.

Alarmingly rates of domestic violence and family violence are increasing in NSW and Australia. As a state and a nation, we are failing victims, and we have to do more.