Plus, data on our rental crisis, Knights in the grand final, and the hidden homeless in the Hunter
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| Newcastle's Justine Clark was on a Fijian cruise holiday with her sons when a scuba dive expedition went terrifyingly wrong. When Justine surfaced after exploring the ocean, she saw their boat had left them behind. | | What happened next? Read this shocking account |
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| A 62-year-old man will face court next week charged with manslaughter and people smuggling over the death of a Brazilian man in Newcastle Harbour earlier this year. | | Here's the latest on this story |
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| It's official. Australia is in the grips of a renting crisis, with advertised rents hitting record highs in nearly every single suburb across the country. Nationally, rents have jumped more than 20 per cent since the pandemic. But how do Newcastle and the Hunter compare? | | Check out this data which shows how much local rents have soared |
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| James and Elyse were forced to live in a tent on a lake overlooking one of our power stations when they were unable to find housing in the Upper Hunter. Thankfully they've now found a place to call home, but access to affordable housing remains problematic in our region. | | The housing battle: here's what's happening locally |
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| This year's devastating floods along the Wollombi Brook caused heart-breaking damage to the communities of Bulga, Broke and Wollombi. The Singleton Shire Council has voted to lobby the state government to help it clear vegetation plugging up the Brook, which it says contributed to the flooding. | | Read what the council has to say |
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| Here in the Hunter, there have been calls for a locally based, Hunter-focused transition body to help us manage the diversification of our local energy industry. It's also an idea that's been touted on a national scale. | | We break down what it could look like |
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| It's not unusual for the odd cane toad to hop a ride on a truck or car and hitchhike down the east coast, but a growing tally of these warty, toxic pests have made their way to a private property at Mandalong in the Hunter. | | Could they be breeding in the area? |
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| It all began 40 years ago with a simple commemorative coin. Now Hunter Valley woman Jan Hugo has one of the largest collections of British royal memorabilia in the country. | | Listen in for a tour of Jan's place |
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| One of Sydney's oldest ferries has been given a new lease on life by the largest Aboriginal Maritime charity Tribal Warriors. Celebrating her 48th birthday (the ferry was launched on September 26, 1974) Lady Northcott departed Newcastle bound south to host cultural tours and maritime training. | | Listen to learn more about the ferry's future on the water |
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| The cost of living is hitting us all hard – but what if it hit you so hard it left you without a place to call home? Kia meets those working on the front line of the Hunter's housing crisis. | | Listen to the latest episode and subscribe |
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Heartbreak for Christie: Newcastle wheelchair athlete Christie Dawes has been forced to watch the Berlin Marathon from the sidelines after an airline lost her racing chair. Dawes arrived in Berlin late last week to prepare for the marathon and spent a frantic 48 hours trying to find her chair.
Tomago decarbonisation: New South Wales' largest energy user Tomago Aluminium is accelerating its decarbonisation plans, seeking collaboration on renewable power generation and energy storage projects.
Vales Point sold: Lake Macquarie's Vales Point Power Station is due to close by the end of the decade, but it's in the process of being sold to a Czech resources company. Its current owner Delta Electricity announced it had reached a deal to sell to Sev.en Global Investments.
Tomaree Lodge: The Port Stephens community is ramping up efforts to have the former Tomaree Lodge in Shoal Bay used as emergency accommodation. The former residential centre for people with disabilities closed in April last year.
Hexham trains: The train support facility in Hexham has been given approval to expand to help meet growing rail freight demands. The facility has been operating since 2016 to maintain and service freight trains, but the operator Aurizon Operations says rail demand in the Hunter freight network has increased significantly, resulting in operation constraints.
Dungog rescue: A police officer has been praised after rescuing three people trapped in their car in floodwaters on Thursday. The officer used a rope as a safety line, entering the flooded causeway and making his way to the vehicle. He helped a four-year-old boy and two women to safety.
Container bill: The Independent MP for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper is set to introduce a bill to parliament designed to allow the Port of Newcastle to diversify and expand its container terminal. It would aim to remove a cap imposed on container operations in Newcastle, which results in the port being fined if it exceeds the threshold. | | Visit our website for more local news |
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| | Applications are now open for the ABC's 2023 Trailblazers program. We're looking for 18 to 28-year-olds who are leading change and doing inspiring things in their local communities. Successful applicants will receive an incredible package of support and have their work celebrated nationally. Applications close on October 20, 2022. | | Do you have someone in mind? Here's how they can apply |
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| Italian pasta chef Andrea Rigodanza is here to help you cook better pasta, sharing the secrets you've always wanted. How do you identify the best pasta? How much water do you need to cook it? How do you stop it from boiling over? How long should you cook it for? | | All the answers are here |
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| | | | | Dreary spring weather has arrived this week — and it's set to stick around. There's rain on the horizon right across the Hunter for the remainder of the week. The heaviest falls are expected on Friday and a thunderstorm could be on the cards for Saturday.
Image: This snap was taken by our news crew just outside our office as thick morning fog blanketed high rise buildings. | | Check the seven-day forecast for your town |
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