Category: Headlines
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Calls for investigations after shock results in John Hunter doctors survey
There are fresh calls tonight for more staff at John Hunter Hospital, in the wake of shock survey results. Doctors say they’re under-resourced – and have given management the thumbs down – with the union calling a meeting on Friday.
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Federal Budget 2022 highlights
It’s been dubbed a “solid and sensible” federal budget, but Australians hoping for a sugar hit to their bank accounts are going to be severely underwhelmed. With inflation roaring, rising interest rates and a cost of living crisis, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said it was his responsibility to hand down a budget that didn’t contribute to the…
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Calls for Hunter hospital patients to use nursing home beds questioned
Long-time workers in the aged care sector have raised questions about a proposal to move elderly patients from Hunter hospitals to vacant nursing home beds. A local MP says the idea could relieve pressure on some of our busiest health care settings.
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Four charged after raids targeting drug supply in Hunter & Central Coast
The NSW police minister’s brother and three others have been charged over alleged drug supply across the state’s Central Coast and Hunter. Joshua Toole, 38, and a 24-year-old woman were arrested yesterday morning, following vehicle stops at Belmont and Killarney Vale. Police searched properties at Belmont North, Nords Wharf and Wadalba, where they seized more…
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Innovation Festival shows green economy options
Origin has hosed down speculation it may reconsider its decision to close Eraring Power Station by mid-2025. It comes as Australia grapples with how to meet future energy needs but innovators in the Hunter seem to be rising to the challenge.
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Raymond Terrace street works spark safety fears
The main street is the heart of any regional town – but Raymond Terrace residents say a new council project on theirs, is a heart-stopper. Platforms with seating are being built at a busy pedestrian crossing, with one local claiming she may be its first casualty.
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Social housing property goes up in flames at Raymond Terrace
Empty and being assessed for development potential – a social housing property has been ruined by an early morning inferno at Raymond Terrace. Tonight, police say the blaze is being treated as suspicious.
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Port Stephens businesses lacking staff ahead of school holidays
The promise of a damp school break isn’t putting off holidaymakers, with some Port Stephens accommodation providers close to booked out. Despite COVID restrictions being dialled right down, the $700 million tourist economy is still in desperate need of staff.
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Questions raised over vision following indigenous teen’s arrest
Whimpering, and suffering from a head wound – shocking footage has emerged of an indigenous teenager, allegedly injured during an arrest in the Northern Rivers. Police say the incident is under investigation – and a warning, some viewers may find this next story confronting.
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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.