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Unions fear Coalition will sack hundreds of Hunter public servants
Unions fear up to 470 public sector jobs would be cut from the Hunter region if a Coalition government fulfils its pledge to slash jobs.
Apr 3


Labor announces push to increase minimum wage
Australian workers could soon receive pay rises with Labor asking the Fair Work Commission for an real wage increase for minimum wage worker
Apr 2


Peter Dutton dodges crucial question regarding fate of Hunter Workers
Peter Dutton was asked about the 12,000 local workers who face imminent job losses as traditional energy industry declines.
Mar 30


Public servants will have right to disconnect repealed under Coalition government
Jane Hume has confirmed Federal public servants will likely be the first to have their Right to Disconnect repealed if elected.
Mar 12


How the Coalition's nuclear proposal kills jobs and harms regional communities
Dutton wants to build nuclear reactors in regional communities across Australia, but the science stacks up against him.
Feb 13


University of Newcastle receives $20.7 million for future industries, boosting regional development
The Federal Government is funding the development of a future industries facility at the University of Newcastle.
Feb 3


Hunter workers can't risk Dutton
For industries and workers that sustain the economy, this election represents a pivotal opportunity to protect and extend hard-won rights an
Jan 20
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