Federal budget 2021: Newcastle Airport is seeking $56million to upgrade its runway to accommodate international aircraft.

Matthew Kelly
May 6 2021 - 5:30am
Newcastle Airport hopeful of budget windfall
Newcastle Airport hopeful of budget windfall

Hopes are high next week's federal budget will support Newcastle Airport's push to establish itself on the international map.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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