Plus, manslaughter conviction for death of a baby, Kurt Fearnley speaks out and a six-foot snake in the kitchen
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| Sue Abbott has resigned from Upper Hunter Shire Council after being reported for missing a declaration deadline – while she was on compassionate leave mourning her son's death. Council says it had no choice but to make the report. | | Read what happened |
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| Jie William Smith has been sentenced to more than four years in jail, over the death of a six-month old boy in February 2019. | | This is what happened in court |
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| Hunter Valley apiarist Col Wilson has been breeding queen bees for decades, but an infestation of the destructive varroa mite in an amateur beekeeper's hive nearby means he has to destroy his bees and burn his equipment. | | Find out how strict these measures are |
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| Cynthia from Scone is our region's 2023 Heywire winner. The ABC's Heywire project is a storytelling competition that puts young Australians at the centre of the conversations that shape our communities. Congratulations, Cynthia! | | Have a listen to Cynthia's winning story |
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| A nope-rope. A danger-noodle. Whatever you'd prefer to call it, we can all agree a snake inside the house is a bit of a worry. A Merriwa couple were greeted by a "well fed" brown snake in their kitchen late last week. | | Hear their account |
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| The Waagan Galga group meets each Thursday on Wonnarua country to pass on traditional dance and practises to young kids in the community. They've also held some special events, aimed at bringing the whole community together. | | Listen to what the group has to say |
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| Former officer Tracey Andrews was the first woman in the Newcastle Police Rescue Squad – putting her diving and surfing skills to work in helping the community. She sat down with Craig Hamilton for this week's One On One. | | Listen to what she had to say |
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| The LiveFree service helps kids affected by stress in their family life get to and from school happily and healthily. The service has been so popular that a new grant will allow the initiative to expand. | | Listen: What makes the bus awesome? |
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| Kailani Craine is a six-time national champion who represented Australia at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics. At just 24 she is ready to turn the page on her career. | | Hear what's next for Kailani |
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River rescue: Three teenagers are "safe and well" after being swept away while swimming in the Hunter River near Denman on Friday. Multiple emergency crews rushed to the site, winching the kids to safety. Find out what happened.
Health stats: The latest Bureau of Health Information data shows fewer elective surgeries were performed in the Hunter New England in the latest quarter. Between July and September almost 6,500 surgeries were performed at hospitals across the region, a 15 per cent drop compared to the same time last year.
Uni EA: The Newcastle branch of the National Tertiary Education Union is hoping the University of Newcastle reconsiders its latest enterprise agreement offer to better reflect inflation. The latest offer includes a 9.5 per cent salary increase over three years and six extra days of paid holidays per year. The university says the offer provides stability and supports sustainability over the next three years.
New freight line: The state government says it has confirmed the route for a future link between Fassifern and Hexham for rail freight. The long-planned link will separate freight from passenger lines and should alleviate traffic congestion at level crossings in the city.
Melanoma hotspot: The Hunter New England Local Health District is in the top five melanoma hotspots in the state. The Northern New South Wales Health District tops the list, Mid North Coast is second and Hunter New England third.
Fernleigh track work: Work is about to begin on the final missing link of the Fernleigh Track. Lake Macquarie Council has received a government grant of more than a million dollars to help with the construction of two kilometres of track from Belmont TAFE to the local golf course. | | Visit our website for more local news |
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| | This lamington ice cream cake requires low effort for maximum reward — and is perfect for summer celebrations. | | Find the recipe here |
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| | | | | | A mostly sunny weekend is forecast right around the Hunter, with some cloudy spots here and there. A thunderstorm may develop in the Upper Hunter on Saturday, with light to moderate winds. | | Check the seven-day forecast for your town |
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