$2.5bn Tomago bailout secures Hunter aluminium future

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1. 'A good day for the Hunter': $2.5bn bailout to secure the future of Tomago Aluminium

   A $2.5bn bailout will secure the future of Tomago Aluminium, jointly funded by the state and federal governments, in what has been called 'a good day for the Hunter'.

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2. Hunter gas plant may help power data centre until renewables fire up

   A Hunter gas plant may help power a new Hunter data centre until renewables can fire up, raising questions about how much of its power will come from renewable sources.

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3. Lake Mac man charged with 12 alleged DV offences

   A 24-year-old Lake Macquarie man has been charged with 12 alleged domestic violence offences following an incident at a Bolton Point home on Tuesday afternoon, where police forced entry.

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4. Finalists revealed for 2026 Business Hunter Awards

   Finalists have been revealed for the 2026 Business Hunter Awards, which attracted a record 300-plus entries, the largest number of submissions in the organisation's history.

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5. Boomer Ben? Simmons joins fellow Aussies at training camp, firms for NBA return

   Newcastle-raised basketballer Ben Simmons has joined fellow Australians at training camp and is firming for an NBA return.

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