Category: Newcastle News
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Crime spike in the Hunter
There are some alarming new statistics in the Hunter on drug related crime – with the number of offences sky-rocketing.
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Fire and Rescue on the recruit hunt ahead of summer
Fire and Rescue is already gearing up for its busiest time of the year. Before summer hits, it’s going on a recruitment drive – encouraging more Hunter residents to sign up for on-call duties.
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Hunter’s housing crisis in the spotlight
One of the biggest issues the Hunter is facing is a lack of affordable housing. Now there are plans to address that, with the state government adopting all recommendations given by a regional taskforce… but some claim it’s too little, too late. A Department of Planning and Environment has told NBN News that a number…
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One step closer for the Supercars return to Newcastle
Motorsport fans are a step closer to seeing the Supercars return to Newcastle, with the city council agreeing to the proposed dates for the 2023 event. But it’s not over the line yet – series organisers have been forced to re-apply for state government approval – and are still waiting for an answer.
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Lake Macquarie man spared prison sentence
A Lake Macquarie man has been spared a prison sentence, after police found almost 90 cannabis plants in his house. Jason St John will instead serve his sentence in the community… and he didn’t wait around to start it.
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‘Book Week’ returns with gusto in Lake Macquarie
It’s pretty hard to escape Book Week – whether you’re a student, parent, grandparent… or someone who knows one. But amid all the dress-ups and Facebook posts, one Lake Macquarie school goes the extra mile… involving the entire community.
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Red Zone bee euthanasia to wrap up by end of September
The state government says we’re still well-placed to beat the varroa mite – despite the number of affected properties now hovering near 100. But as bees’ swarming season approaches, one red zone keeper says the response must shift from eradication, to control.
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Broke residents call for more coordinated response to future floods
Frustrated residents at Broke met federal MPs today, several weeks since major flooding swamped the town. Many say the recovery process has been tiring, with no clear timeline for insurance claims to be paid, or infrastructure to be fixed.
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Outdoor dining trial to revamp Newcastle’s Darby Street
One of Newcastle’s favourite dining strips is set to get an alfresco revamp. The council, adopting a Darby Street plan last night – that will see the footpaths widened and the speed limit slashed.
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THE HUNTER AND NEW ENGLAND’S WINTER WONDERLAND
Parts of the Hunter and New England got their own dusting overnight. But only a few snow-chasers got a glimpse of the Barrington Tops… with access from Gloucester still cut, for the second straight winter.