Stabbing death of Newcastle woman Mackenzie Anderson leaves community shocked

Plus, 2mo baby's COVID death confirmed, Daniel Johns charged for car crash and video footage of the amazing warbirds event

View as a webpage Share our local newsletter and tell us what you think You can let us know what you think of this newsletter by offering feedback here. And do you know others who might enjoy it? Send on this sign-up link. Young Newcastle woman allegedly murdered The death of Mackenzie Anderson in Mayfield has left the community shocked and grieving. A man has been charged with the 21-year-old's murder, aggravated entering a dwelling with intent, and breaching an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order. What happened when 22-year-old Tyrone Thompson appeared in court Coroner confirms two-month-old baby died from COVID-19 The New South Wales coroner has confirmed that COVID-19 was responsible for the death of a two-month-old baby at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital in December. The infant is understood to be Australia's youngest COVID-19 victim Check out these amazing warbirds The Warbirds Over Scone event at the weekend thrilled big crowds. Aerobatics and stunts showcased the vintage aircraft, including Spitfires and Kittyhawks, for enthusiasts from all over the country. Watch this fabulous short video of the warbirds in action Daniel Johns charged over Pacific Highway crash north of Newcastle The former Silverchair frontman has been charged with high-range drink driving after a head-on crash north of Newcastle. He's since checked himself into a rehabilitation centre. Here's what the singer said about the incident What makes a horse a 'cheap buy'? One horse cost almost $2 million, the other cost $10,000. What's the difference between them, and how could they end up on the same track in less than a year? Come to Coolmore Stud in the Upper Hunter to learn more Were you impressed by the federal budget? The federal budget contained very few surprises for our region. An announcement earlier this week revealed spending on "faster rail infrastructure" to speed up the Sydney to Newcastle line. So, how else might the budget affect you? This will help you figure out if you're a budget winner or loser Singleton considers the cost of iVote's failure It'll cost the state government about $500,000 to re-run council elections in Singleton, Kempsey and one ward in Shellharbour after the iVote electronic voting failure. Read why the Singleton Shire Council wants compensation Can the mystery of the blue Green Tree Frog be solved in the Hunter region? This blue and green Barrington's Tree Frog was spotted in the Hunter region. The mysterious colouring of the amphibian has puzzled scientists for 230 years. Hear why an amphibian biologist thinks the frogs are blue and green Take a trip back in time to the Von Bertouch Galleries Anne Von Bertouch's exhibitions were more like soirees, as she generously shared her knowledge and supported emerging artists. Her legacy lives on today, and is remembered and appreciated by historians at the University of Newcastle. Listen in on memories of the Von Bertouch Galleries What are the police doing about local theft? Have you been the victim of a break and enter recently? The Muswellbrook Community Facebook page has been flooded with locals sharing photos and videos of alleged thieves taking things from their homes. Listen: Does all the social media chatter mean thefts are up? What else made news in the past week? Surfest returns: After a break in 2021 for the pandemic, Surfest has returned to Merewether. Both the men's and women's pro events carry $50,000 prize money and form part of the qualifying series for the World Surf League. Forecast surf conditions could cause issues for organisers, who have had discussions about moving the competition to Newcastle Harbour if required. Image: Oceanna Rogers surfs in the first day of the women's Pro event at Merewether (World Surf League: Tom Bennett). Student safety: Around one in five University of Newcastle students surveyed as part of a national safety report say they've been sexually harassed in a university setting. That is higher than the national average. The university says all students have the right to feel safe, adding it's committed to strengthening student safety and support initiatives. Barnett suspended: The NRL judiciary has suspended men's Newcastle Knights back rower Mitch Barnett for six matches, over a dangerous contact charge. Barnett will not be available to play again until round 10 Stockton taskforce meets: The taskforce aiming to find a solution for erosion at Stockton Beach has taken the next steps towards a sand replenishment program. In an online meeting, Deputy Premier Paul Toole asked to be brought up to speed on the plans after taking over the job from John Barilaro in October. Hawks Nest development concerns: A petition has been tabled in state parliament calling for the rezoning of land at Hawks Nest, to stop a controversial beach-front apartment development. The land at Bennetts Beach is earmarked for a 124-unit development in five buildings up to four storeys high. The petition calls for the land to be rezoned for public recreation. Visit our website for more local news The best photos from around the country A million dollar view! This moody image of Merewether Beach was submitted by Kylie Nolan and shared via #ABCmyphoto on Instagram. You can show everyone what the world looks like where you live by using the hashtag on Instagram or by uploading your photos online here. See the latest photos on the #ABCmyphoto website How's the weather looking? It's a bit bleak mid-week, with showers forecast right through to the weekend. Just be aware there could be more river rises in areas like Bulga, where minor flooding is expected on Thursday. Dangerous surf will affect our coastline on Wednesday and Thursday, along with strong winds. Temperatures won't get much higher than the low 20s as we head into the second month of autumn. This gorgeous photo of a sunset taken from Mary's Bay, Soldiers Point, comes from Carol Swadling. Thanks Carol! Check the seven-day forecast for your town How are we doing? We love receiving your feedback on our local newsletter. Are we offering the stories you want to read? Is there something more we could include? Send us your thoughts. More from ABC Newcastle Visit our local website. Listen live to our local programs or download the ABC Listen app to take us with you. Catch the daily news bulletin via ABC Listen or on our website. Visit us on Facebook, or contact us via email. ABC Newcastle acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. 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