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| A bill to unlock restrictions on the Port of Newcastle trading more container freight has passed the NSW Legislative Assembly, overturning a previous cap limiting the number of containers the port could move. | | Read what impact the decision will have |
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| Segregations lasting longer than a day for young people in correctional centres have increased. The Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre in Kariong on the Central Coast recorded the highest number, with 67 instances extending more than 24 hours. | | Find out what was in a new report |
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"I only finally went to school when I was about 13."
It's the shock reality of Newcastle man Jamie's upbringing in foster care. He and other young people have told the ABC about their experiences in the system in an attempt to and bring about change. | | Read about Jamie's life |
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| Shortland Correctional Centre at Cessnock had the highest rate of assaults on inmates in the year to June 2022, with an average of 32 inmates out of 100 targeted. | | Here's what advocates had to say |
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| Hopefully it was a good life-changing experience and not a bad one. While the true power of looking neat, tidy and being comfortable is something we might not fully appreciate, it's something Christine keeps front of mind for those in need. | | See what Christine does for her community |
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| The food bill alone for families at Christmas time is, for a lot of us, enormous. Many people in our community turn to food bank charities for a helping hand, but those charities are reporting new levels of stress and fear they won't be able to meet demand. | | Here's what local charities need |
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| It's 100 days until Sydney WorldPride kicks off! It's a celebration of the amazing people in the LGBTIQA+ community. But never fear – if you can't make it to Sydney, there'll be a TON on here in the Hunter. | | Listen: Find out what's on the calendar |
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| Gomeroi woman Dr Amy Thunig grew up on Awakabal and Dharug country and works as an academic investigating how systems affect First Nations people. The road that's led her to where she is now has been full of twists and turns. | | Hear about her new book |
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| You know him, you love him. Saturday Brekkie's fishing guru John "Stinker" Clarke is one of our best mates on the radio. He sat down for Craig Hamilton's One On One to reflect on his time in Fingal Bay (and everywhere else!). | | Listen in on the conversation |
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Salamander bushfire: A bushfire in Salamander Bay came close to the region's library on Tuesday. Local firefighters brought it under control and there was no damage to properties. You can read about it here.
Local joins rescue helicopter group: After being rescued himself, Scone's David Gatwood became part of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter's advisory committee. Listen why here.
Varroa mite under control: The Department of Primary Industries is confident it has contained the varroa mite outbreak that hit Newcastle before expanding elsewhere in the state. More than 100 days since the deadly parasite was first detected in the Port of Newcastle, 98 per cent of hives in eradication zones across New South Wales have been destroyed.
National Parks expand: The New South Wales National Park estate has expanded in the Hunter region, in a bid to protect habitat for threatened and endangered species. In the Hunter region, more than 1,200 hectares of land across the Warrawolong, Tangory and Tiraki Nature Reserves have been added.
GP wait times rise: Hunter General Practitioners Association chairman Dr John Goswell says the old model of general practice care, where one patient is seen after another, is failing. There are reports of a six to eight week wait for some GPs in Maitland, an issue which NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard recently raised in budget estimates.
Microgrid trial: Ausgrid is testing a microgrid to try and offer a solution to an Upper Hunter town prone to power outages. A small network of power generation and storage will operate in Merriwa during planned and unplanned power interruptions.
Freight worker shortage: A Hunter freight company says more workers are needed in the industry. Leonie Carter from Carter Heavy Haulage and Transport was among the operators who met with Transport for New South Wales in Singleton this week.
World-class oncology: The Hunter now boasts a specialised radiation oncology centre at the University of Newcastle. The Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology is the first of its kind.
Have you had a listen to our local podcast? It's made for and by locals. Check it out here! | | Visit our website for more local news |
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| They're a managable size for your oven, they cook quickly, and they're delicious! Cook and author Julia Busuttil Nishimura shares her recipe for pizzette (mini pizza) along with some top tips for making the perfect dough. | | Here's the recipe to keep in your back pocket |
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| What is this, 31 degrees?! A forecast in the 30s! Is this summer?! Saturday looks like the day for it, but there will be the chance of showers and maybe a thunderstorm. Otherwise, things look like they'll hang in the mid 20s, with some rain possible on Friday. | | Check the seven-day forecast for your town |
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