Residents rocked by government plan for freight rail line between Fassifern and Hexham

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Updated July 17 2021 - 9:44am, first published 5:30am
Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

Jason and Lee Harris first heard a freight rail line would potentially be built behind their Barnsley backyard from a community Facebook page and a radio news bulletin.

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Max McKinney

Journalist at Newcastle Herald

Max McKinney is a sports reporter with the Newcastle Herald. He previously worked in news, covering mainly local government and transport. Max mostly reports on the Newcastle Knights, but also covers a mix of local sport.

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