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Evacuated residents return home after grain fire at Carrington silos
Firefighters have spent almost 24 hours battling a blaze at a grain terminal in the Hunter. Dozens of residents were evacuated from their Carrington homes after a dust extraction silo caught alight at the GrainCorp facility.
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Three front court over alleged crime spree in the Hunter
Three men fronted court today, charged over a crime spree at Lake Macquarie. Police allege the trio went on a rampage across four suburbs, assaulting two people and stealing a number of items.
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Hunter nurses and midwives call for better working conditions
Thousands of Hunter nurses and midwives added their voice to calls for better working conditions. Demanding the state government take a closer look at a struggling regional workforce.
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Spring has sprung | Colour, health and rain predicted for the season ahead
Winter is over – and its covid wave is in decline – but health experts warn it’s unclear what will happen over spring. Still, today’s change of season brought warm smiles… even though the start could be a little wet.
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Hunter animal hospital volunteers call for help following recent flood damage
It’s been several weeks since the Hunter was impacted by flooding, but for some residents, the recovery is going painfully slow. Many living near Wollombi and Broke are still in desperate need of help – including a local animal hospital.
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Businesses call for covid isolation changes
Covid cases are on the decline in the Hunter, as winter draws to a close. But businesses say they’re still struggling to keep their doors open, and some are calling for the end of isolation, altogether.
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Port Stephens SES rescue team taking skills abroad
They’re our heroes in a time of crisis, and in the Hunter, the dedication of SES volunteers is among the best in the nation. Now the Port Stephens crash rescue unit is taking its skills abroad – one of two Aussie crews selected to compete against 44 teams in the world rescue competition.
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Inaugural ‘Sound Station Festival’ a boost for Newcastle’s live music scene
A unique taskforce has been set up help the Hunter’s live music industry. As well as ensuring venues remain open, the taskforce also aims to give artists more opportunities – and what better way than with a live concert.
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Knights part ways with trainer involved in Klemmer drama
The Knights trainer in the middle of the David Klemmer drama has left the club. Hayden Knowles, parting ways with Newcastle, just weeks after the on-field incident.
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Regional NSW to be included in live traffic updates
Real time traffic information will soon be available for motorists using local roads across 22 regional Local Government Areas (LGAs). Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the NSW Government is expanding the Live Traffic NSW website and app to provide more reliable information to drivers, especially during emergencies like bushfires or floods.…