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Police have charged a fifth man over his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a man at Rutherford earlier this year.

More than $60 million will be invested by the state and federal government's over the next five years for the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.

A $500,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person/s responsible for the suspicious death of Cecilia Devine.

The Federal Opposition says the site of the former Liddell Power Station is still key to its nuclear plan despite recent earthquakes and operator AGL's refusal to cooperate.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from the Newcastle area.

Lake Macquarie residents can now enjoy increased safety and ease when walking and cycling, following the completion of new paths in the area.

Construction has begun on the new Melville Ford Bridge near Maitland.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Port Stephens.

Newcastle Liberal Councillor Callum Pull will be running for Lord mayor as well as in Ward Four at the September Council Election.

After significant efforts from the Independent Education Union, long day care workers in the Hunter are set to be awarded a 15% pay increase.