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Newcastle businesses have hit back at a graffiti clean-up effort over the weekend, saying the work was done without permission.

The former Morisset Country Club golf course is set to be redeveloped as a world-leading concert venue for national and international acts.

A graffiti clean-up campaign over the weekend has been welcomed by much of the community, but the move has stirred up controversy with the City of Newcastle.

Works on the Speers Point to Glendale shared pathway have wrapped up.

Nurses and midwives are joining their coworkers across the State for a strike on Tuesday, in a push for improved conditions, better nurse-to-patient ratios, and a pay rise.

Maitland farmers are concerned a cease-to-pump rule put forward by the State Government would cripple agriculture across the Hunter.

New data has put a damper on the recently-approved Kurri Kurri gas plant project, with concern it doesn't add up in the wider energy picture.

The State Government's facing accusations of grant rorting yet again, with the Hunter mostly missing out in a gambling revenue grant program.

It's hoped the Hunter will get a share in a $10 million funding stream to protect endangered koalas on the East Coast.

The Kurri Kurri gas plant has been given the final go-ahead by the Federal Environment Minister.