Wednesday, June 9, 2021: Top stories from the Newcastle Herald, your trusted voice in the Hunter

Coal production in NSW could end within 20 years as the shift towards clean energy picks up pace, the state's Treasury has warned. The NSW government will remove late-night lockouts and drinks restrictions at up to 24 Newcastle pubs, nightclubs and bars under a trial starting next month. Londonderry MP Prue Car has been appointed deputy leader of NSW Labor, putting an end to weeks of party instability. Former W-League centre-back Stacey Day is likely to get some minutes in the Newcastle Herald Women's Premier League this weekend and Newcastle Olympic coach Harmonie Attwill will welcome the prospect of having selection headaches in coming weeks. Gloucester could be hard hit this season as the main access road to the snowy tourist destination remains closed.