Category: Newcastle News
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10 WEEKS BETWEEN SENTINEL CHECKS WHICH FOUND VARROA IN NEWCASTLE
Queensland’s closed its border to New South Wales bees – and even honey – as it looks to keep the varroa mite out. It comes amid revelations that hives at the Port of Newcastle weren’t checked within the required six to eight week window. The parasite has now been detected on the Central Coast in…
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FINAL PUSH FOR UNDER 65s FREE FLU SHOTS
Hunter pharmacists say the month-long initiative to get flu jabs into the arms of Under-65s has driven up demand. There are now calls for the free vaccinations to be extended, as the region records a rise in cases.
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PAXTON BOWLING CLUB MEMBERS FENDING OFF CLOSURE
They’re often the heart of a community – a place to enjoy sport or a family meal, but sadly, more and more small clubs are closing their doors. The Paxton Bowlo is among the latest struggling financially… with members told they’ll need to use it, or lose it.
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HUNTER WORKERS JOIN STATEWIDE STRIKES FOR BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS
Some Hunter commuters had their journeys delayed by up to 40 minutes today, as industrial action took place on Sydney’s rail network. Meanwhile, dozens of nurses joined THEIR statewide action… gathering at John Hunter Hospital to demand the government’s attention.
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MARK HUGHES OPENS $25-MILLION CANCER RESEARCH CENTRE
It’s already raised millions for the fight against brain cancer – now the Mark Hughes Foundation is taking that to the next level. It’s partnered with the University of Newcastle to set up a $25-million research centre – something the former NRL star himself describes as a ‘game-changer’.
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PATIENTS SPEAK OUT OVER TELEHEALTH SCALE BACK FROM JULY 1
It helped thousands of Australians through the pandemic – but now, Telehealth is about to be scaled back. From July 1, GP’s will be restricted in how many calls they take, leaving many vulnerable patients, concerned.
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BEEKEEPERS DOUBLE DOWN ON BIOSECURITY AFTER DREADED ‘VARROA’ DETECTION
70 million dollars a year – that’s how much damage a small Varroa Mite, could wreak on our honey industry. The pests have been detected in surveillance hives at the Port of Newcastle… leaving others… within a 50-kilometre radius in somewhat of a ‘lockdown’.
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NEWCASTLE RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION ON EROSION
Newcastle Council continues to push for back up to deal with severe coastal erosion – after massive swells pummelled the coast earlier this year. Stockton residents today met with the State Government to demand more cash for sand renourishment… a request, they say ultimately fell on deaf ears. A spokesperson for the Deputy Premier Paul…
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HUNTER REACTS TO 2022-23 STATE BUDGET
As the dust settles at State Parliament, Hunter residents are counting every dollar in the budget. Local MPs – and residents – quick to express their feelings over yesterday’s announcement.
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NEWCASTLE WEEKLY PUBLICATION SAVED BY LOCAL COUPLE
One month on from the shock closure of The Newcastle Weekly – a local couple is bringing the publication back to life. Despite rising printing costs – its new owners are looking to make big changes, to keep the magazine viable into the future.