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News ArchivesWE are headed to the polls on Saturday to vote in the Upper Hunter by-election.
WE’VE compiled plenty of stories on all 13 candidates and key issues of the campaign to help voters understand where candidates stand on a range of issues.
THERE are 13 candidates in the Upper Hunter by-election, to be held on May 22,
MERRIWA residents voiced their concerns about a growing disconnection between their community and government representation,
» Read more about: Candidates on: Merriwa funding shares and telecommunications »
GREENS candidate Sue Abbott has called out mainstream media for failing to acknowledge climate change issues ahead of the by-election,
» Read more about: Abbott: Media failing on climate change »
FOLLOWING the $8 million Resources for Region announcement by the coalition government this morning,
LOCALS were sure to let the Upper Hunter by-election candidates know they remain unhappy with the Scone TAFE sale at the NSW Farmers community forum on Wednesday night.
» Read more about: Candidates on: Scone TAFE sale, education and training »
UPPER Hunter farmers are concerned about high rates caused by increases to the Emergency Services Levy and a looming property tax,
» Read more about: Candidates on: Property tax and the Emergency Services Levy »
INDEPENDENT candidate Tracy Norman is demanding the State Health Minister to act on the shortage of doctors and allied professionals in the Upper Hunter.
» Read more about: Norman demands action on doctors shortage »
LAST night Upper Hunter landholders asked nine by-election candidates what they think about current water policy and ways to protect agricultural land.
» Read more about: Candidates on: Water trading and protecting land »