Describing himself as a proud coal miner Jeff Drayton says he is ready to become the Labor member for Upper Hunter

Louise Nichols
Updated April 13 2021 - 12:59pm, first published 12:57pm

Singleton's Burdekin Park was a hive of activity on Tuesday morning as media, politicians and Labor stalwarts all gathered for the announcement that Jeff Drayton was Labor's candidate for the Upper Hunter by-election.

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Louise Nichols

Louise Nichols

Senior journalist

From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM.

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