Belmont desal plant hits home straight as Myuna Bay stalling

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1. Belmont desalination plant construction heads into the home straight

   Construction of the Belmont desalination plant has entered its final stages, with the facility set to produce up to 30 million litres of drinking water per day once complete.

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2. Councillors demands answers from state on delayed Myuna Bay replacement

   Councillors are demanding answers from the NSW government over delays in replacing the Myuna Bay facility, citing a distinct lack of engagement from the state.

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3. Short-stay units unveiled to alleviate pressure amid emergency crisis

   Short-stay units have been unveiled to ease pressure amid the emergency crisis, with local leaders saying the people of the Hunter deserve a health system they can rely on.

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4. Fields trashed and ratepayers slugged: councillors declare war on illegal bikes

   Liberal councillors have declared war on illegal bikes after fields were trashed, with ratepayers forced to shell out thousands to repair grounds torn up by vandals.

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5. Why this storm season could be among the region's busiest on record

   Data supplied to the Newcastle Herald suggests this storm season could be among the region's busiest on record, with the area falling in the eye of summer storms.

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