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Several more coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the Hunter New England region.

As the country braces for a damaging recession, one Newcastle business is doing everything it can to keep its doors open. The gin-maker is using its expertise mixing liquids to make hand sanitiser and, as you can probably imagine, the demand has been incredible.

The tough measures brought in to slow the coronavirus outbreak have brought the Port Stephens tourism industry to its knees. It’s now inevitable the crisis will cost jobs and force some operators to close – with planning for the recovery, quickly becoming the focus.

Two musicians are working to keep Newcastle’s live music scene alive during the coronavirus crisis. They’re reaching out to performers who’ve lost thousands of dollars in revenue… offering to record and upload their shows to social media.

There were dramatic scenes in New Lambton this morning, with a four-car crash at a busy intersection. It’s believed one of the cars was stolen – the driver has been questioned by police.

Firefighters are on the scene after fire broke out at Glendale Domino’s this afternoon. Fire and Rescue crews were called to Main Road shortly before 5pm, to find the shop sign had caught alight. Thankfully, they managed to contain the blaze and the rest of the store wasn’t damaged. It’s believed an electrical fault may…