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flag NSW proposes merging Newcastle and Central Coast planning to expand Sydney, raising fears of sprawl and lost regional identity.

flag The New South Wales government proposes merging Greater Newcastle’s planning with the Central Coast, sparking concerns about erasing the region’s identity. flag The move, part of a broader push to integrate the Lower Hunter into Sydney’s urban expansion, aims to address housing demands and high-speed rail development. flag Critics warn it will accelerate sprawl, increase car dependency, and harm farmland and natural areas without a green belt. flag They argue the plan reflects a long-standing Sydney-centric approach that undermines local autonomy and sustainability, urging denser development in existing urban areas instead.

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