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25.01.2022 #LIVE: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s leadership remains under enormous pressure after she yesterday dropped a bombshell about her personal life at the state's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). MORE: https://ab.co/30YDYEj

25.01.2022 EVERYONE LOVES OUR BEACHES We think this photo of a surfer and a seal off Newcastle Beach is one of the #BestOf2020. It was taken by our surf reporter Dave Anderson in May.... The water's a bit warmer now - enjoy it and stay safe if you're heading to the beach today! : Dave Anderson

24.01.2022 A man has been charged with murder over the alleged hit and run death of 43-year-old New Zealand man Ian Pullen two years ago. Mr Pullen's body was found on the side of a road in Glenridding, near Singleton, in the early morning of the 29th of September 2018. Mr Pullen was a helicopter pilot and was in the Hunter region to assist with bushfire fighting efforts.... Last month police announced a $350,000 reward for information. Today they arrested a 29-year-old man at Newcastle Police Station, who will face court today. He was charged with murder, dangerous driving occasioning death and fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death.

24.01.2022 WHAT HAS TV TAUGHT YOU? A child has survived a snake bite after she followed advice from Russell Coight - has tv taught you anything? From baking cakes to surviving snake bites - have you learnt anything from TV or movies?

24.01.2022 The local tennis community have been left confused by the decision of the Newcastle and District Tennis Association to appoint a different lessee from Christmas Eve 2020 So, they have decided to start a petition...

23.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has released the names for the next 12 cyclones that occur in Australia Do you know anyone who made the list?

23.01.2022 NEWCASTLE REPRESENTS ON WORLD SURF TOUR After a one year hiatus, the world surfing tour is underway this morning at Hawaii's infamous Pipeline, and Newcastle is well represented. Two surfers from the Merewether Boardriders Club - Ryan Callinan and rookie Morgan Cibilic - are among the top 35 surfers in world this year.... Club vice president Callan Horton says the surfers have no shortage of hometown fans. "When Ryan qualified a few years ago it was pretty crazy to have somebody from the club on tour again and then for Morgan to qualify last year it was just amazing news, we were going to have two surfers from the club on the tour," he said. "It's been a slow start but it's a very exciting moment now that it's all about to kick off again." : Morgan Cibilic, WSL / Damien Poullenot

23.01.2022 THE GAMES SO GOOD THEY NEVER WENT AWAY! Chess is on the rise thanks to 'The Queens Gambit' and on this day in 1929 modern day Bingo was created by an American toy maker. From Yahtzee to Checkers - what are your favourite old school games to play?

23.01.2022 WAITING FOR DETAIL ON SPECIAL WILLIAMTOWN PRECINCT Residents living around the Williamtown RAAF base have been told they'll have to wait six months before they'll know details of a Special Activation Precinct and any potential land acquisitions. NSW Planning today hosted an information session about the precinct, which is set to become a leading defence, aeronautics and aerospace hub.... Executive Director at Planning Anthea Sergeant says an investigation area of 13,000 hectares is being assessed across Williamtown, Salt Ash and Fullerton Cove. She says between 2,000 and 5,000 hectares of land will be needed, but it's too early to say exactly where it will be. "So we've got a really large investigation area," she said. "It's going to be combination of what is the demand for industrial land, how much land is needed, so it's based on proximity to the airport, but also finding a piece of land that's the least constrained." Residents leaving today's session expressed concern about the lack of certainty and questioned if residents will get fair value for any land that is acquired. A draft master plan for the precinct is due to go on public display in the second half of 2021.

22.01.2022 SHOW US YOUR CHRISSY DECORATIONS We're getting into the Christmas spirit here at the ABC, and we want to find the best decorations in the Hunter. Posty sent us this snap of reindeer and their sleigh just outside of Muswellbrook.... Are your lights amazing? Is your tree up and looking better than ever? Or are your neighbours showing off with a great set up? Post your pics below!

22.01.2022 Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Health’s Dr Jeremy McAnulty are providing a COVID-19 update. MORE: http://ab.co/2Xw0Skb

22.01.2022 STORM BLOWS ROOF OFF MAYFIELD HOUSE Lucas King and his wife were watching the storm roll in when things went from exciting to terrifying. He explains the moment part of his roof blew off and landed in his neighbour's yard.... Listen here

21.01.2022 SANTA'S 2020 NAUGHTY OR NICE LIST IS OUT! Which list are you on? https://bit.ly/2IQhrUn

21.01.2022 Have you seen an echidna out and about recently? There’s a couple reasons why and one involves an echidna train! What is that?! ... Wildlife In Need of Care Inc - WINC WIRES See more

21.01.2022 UPDATE 5:30pm: This weather warning has now be cancelled and this post will not be updated. ----------------- LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS: SEAHAM, TOCAL, RAYMOND TERRACE, MEDOWIE, WILLIAMTOWN, ANNA BAY ... FRIDAY 15/1/21 WHAT THE THUNDERSTORM IS DOING Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains likely. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Move your car undercover or away from trees and secure loose outdoor items. Keep away from fallen power lines. Avoid using the phone during a storm. Stay away from windows. If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately For SES assistance phone 132 500 More information from Bureau of Meteorology: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21035.shtml If you're not sure what to do before, during or after severe weather, visit our website https://ab.co/2OQEMVK

21.01.2022 From trash to amazing art Who is turning your broken crockery into incredible mosaics? Listen here to find out Mac_mosaics

20.01.2022 Maybe it's a simple as moving from your lounge room to the backyard...or are you heading up the coast or interstate? What are your summer travel plans?

19.01.2022 CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL SUSPENDED FOR THREE MONTHS The NSW Government has suspended the Council and appointed an interim administrator. Independent Councillor Greg Best says the root of the problem has been Council's financial mismanagement.... However, former mayor of Wyong, Bob Graham, says amalgamation is to blame. Listen to the argy-bargy here

19.01.2022 Australia's first Aboriginal surgeon, Newcastle-based ear, nose and throat surgeon, Dr Kelvin Kong has been awarded the prestigious Menzies Medallion. Associate Professor Kong, a Worimi man from Port Stephens, was recognised for his leadership in Aboriginal health service delivery, advocacy and research, in particular his work to improve ear health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. The Menzies Medallion is the highest award offered by Men...zies School of Health Research. Menzies Director Professor Alan Cass said he was delighted the award was presented to someone who has made such a contribution to improving hearing outcomes for Indigenous children.

19.01.2022 Origin Energy is seeking a firm to supply and install what would be one of the world's largest batteries at Eraring Power Station, south of Newcastle. The battery's overall capacity would be up to 700 megawatts and have a dispatch duration of four hours, making it the largest battery project currently under consideration in Australia. Looking for a comparison? The Tesla battery in South Australia has a capacity of 150 megawatts.... Origin is expected to invest around a billion dollars in the project, assisting its transition away from coal-fired generation by 2032. Pending approvals, the first phase could be operational by late next year.

18.01.2022 Show us your jacarandas! This one was snapped by Jacqui at Jacaranda Ave in Raymond Terrace. Where are you seeing them in all their purple glory? Pop a photo in the comments

18.01.2022 WEDNESDAY: Severe storms are no longer occurring and this post will not be updated. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM - GREATER NEWCASTLE UPDATED 10.50PM - THIS POST WILL NOT BE UPDATED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING... Storms have eased in the Greater Newcastle area, but could redevelop overnight. During storms, the State Emergency Service advises that people should: Move cars under cover or away from trees. Secure or put away loose items around houses, yards and balconies. Avoid using the phone during the storm. Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately For SES assistance phone 132 500 More information from Bureau of Meteorology: http://bit.ly/2XIPRv2 Tune in to ABC Newcastle on 1233AM, stream at https://ab.co/36d0UQ7 or on the ABC Listen app

18.01.2022 NEW PLACE TO FIND EMERGENCY INFORMATION The ABC’s Managing Director, David Anderson, today launched the ABC's new Emergency website, which pulls together information from national and state emergency services. The website allows you to search for nearby incidents, check on emergency events in other locations around the country, and connects you with the nearest local ABC Radio station, like ABC Newcastle.

18.01.2022 In two decades, Rosemary Kariuki has gone from knowing no one in her adopted country to being nominated for the Australian of the Year Awards. Learn how she used dance and music to pick up the pieces of her life, uniting a community in the process. #AusoftheYear

18.01.2022 Local charity Samaritans says the coronavirus pandemic has forced it to go online as it tries to gather Christmas donations to help families across the Hunter. The organisation runs a Christmas warehouse each year, which allows families to pick out presents for their children. The gifts are donated across the region, with a number of drop off points.... But Anglican Bishop Peter Stuart says this year the collection had to change. "For people to offer food and gifts we're encouraging them to go onto the Samaritans website, samaritans.org.au, and there they'll find ways to give people gifts and give people food," he said. Samaritans will still put on a Christmas Day lunch, but in a covid-safe way between 10am and 2pm.

18.01.2022 Delays on one of Newcastle’s busiest arterial roads. A crash on Glebe rd Adamstown involving 2 cars and a bus has local diversions in place between James and Coady streets. Take care on our roads.

17.01.2022 With summer bringing warm conditions and the occasional storm, is there a way you can help your pets ride out the rough weather? Dan and Jenny spoke to a local vet to find out

17.01.2022 Show us your jacarandas! This one was snapped by an ABC Newcastle team member at Gateshead this week. Where are you seeing them in all their purple glory? Pop a photo in the comments

17.01.2022 THEY'RE COMING! Cinemas across Australia are likely to bring back some Christmas classics this festive season with the shortage of films due to the pandemic. So what would you like to see back on the big screen?

16.01.2022 WILL NEW TECH HELP SAVE KOALAS? Koala policy has been a hot topic in politics this year, so could this be the answer?

16.01.2022 An amateur photographer on the North Coast has turned the ordinary into the extraordinary by capturing a series of mesmerising photographs of Lake Cakora at Brooms Head.

16.01.2022 DID YOU WELCOME A NEW PET THIS YEAR? There has been a global pet boom in 2020! With families at home, shelters have been overwhelmed and the pitter patter of little pet feet have been felt far and wide! ... Have you welcomed a new pet into your life this year? We want to hear all about them!

16.01.2022 If you're looking for something different to do with the kids then this might be just what you're looking for. Reena Bilen, the woman behind the Newy with Kids website, has mapped out five scavenger hunts around iconic Newcastle locations.

15.01.2022 It was the Upper Hunter's turn for a storm just now, right on sunset!

15.01.2022 MORE COVID RESTRICTIONS EASE TODAY From today in NSW up to 50 people are able to visit a home, provided an outdoor area is used. Small hospitality venues will benefit from the square metre rule being reduced to one person per two square metres... The number of people at a wedding or a funeral increases to 300 The QLD-NSW border will be open to all travelers from NSW. "It actually means that we can double our current capacity for the restaurant and our wedding venues," said Rebecca Stapleton from Bimbadgen Estate. "So all the brides that thought that potentially they may not be able to have their wedding at our venue are all pretty excited." Yesterday NSW recorded its 23rd consecutive day without a local coronavirus case and larger hospitality venues are hopeful that more restrictions will soon be lifted.

15.01.2022 That was quite a show!Stay safe! : Tighes Hill, 9.03pm 01/12/20

14.01.2022 COULD THE NEWCASTLE JETS BE LOOKING FOR A NEW HEAD COACH? The start of pre-season training is just a matter of weeks away and the Newcastle Jets have given the club's head coach permission to talk to another A-League club. In a statement the club says the Western Sydney Wanderers have made an official approach for Carl Robinson.... It says the Club has granted permission for the two parties to enter discussions. There is no official date set for the start of the next A-League season yet, but players were hoping to start pre-season training in the next couple of weeks. - Newcastle Jets

14.01.2022 Lights Camera Action 'tis the season for cheesy Christmas movies - so what are you watching this festive season?

14.01.2022 Do you remember Newcastle’s former train station and the nearby bus depot? See what it looks like now, as it gets set to launch for an offical opening.

14.01.2022 CONTRACTORS FACE AXE The super pit known as 'Hunter Valley Operations' (HVO) will cut part of its workforce from January under a revised production schedule. While permanent staff will not be impacted, it's understood 80 contractors will be let go.... The mine, a joint venture from Yancoal and Glencore, shut down temporarily in August. In a statement, HVO said the cuts were "a result of ongoing economic and energy demand impacts arising from the COVID-19 pandemic."

14.01.2022 How gorgeous is this Rosella chick? It's in a nest in a hollow fence post on Captain Cow's farm at Vacy. The Captain says it happens every year and this one is just about fully feathered.... Captain Cow

12.01.2022 DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURTIE MAGAZINE? Glossy mags have come and gone, but with new, regional Australia based magazines being launched - we want to know what magazine you're likely to pick up? From your regular read at the hairdresser , the monthly fan magazine, or a free recipe magazine at the local supermarket - what magazine are you more likely to read and why?

12.01.2022 #LIVE: Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Minister for Health Brad Hazzard and NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant are providing an update on COVID-19. Ms Berejiklian will likely face increased scrutiny as a Motion of No Confidence is tabled in the NSW Parliament and ex-MP Daryl Maguire faces ICAC questioning. MORE: https://ab.co/3jWzW6L

12.01.2022 It's almost a month since restrictions were eased on Newcastle's night time economy, for a six month trial. Local businesses are already seeing a difference.

11.01.2022 "DEVASTATED BY DALE'S DEATH" The City of Newcastle has expressed its deepest sympathies to the family of a lifeguard who died after being pulled from the water at Nobbys Beach this morning. Emergency services were called to the beach just before 8am. ... 57-year-old lifeguard Dale Laverty had experienced a medical episode in the water during a professional exercise and was brought to shore by his colleagues. He was treated by ambulance paramedics and taken to John Hunter hospital where he died. City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath says Dale Laverty was a popular employee and was also employed by Lake Macquarie council. He said both councils are working with their teams who are understandably devastated by Dale's death. Police have commenced inquiries and will prepare a report for the coroner.

11.01.2022 Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant are providing a COVID-19 update. MORE: http://ab.co/35H03JO

10.01.2022 Meet Wendy. She's out to prove that there's nothing you can't grow in a balcony garden. If you think not having garden space is holding you back from your horticultural dreams of a pumping vegie patch, think again! Take a leaf out of Wendy's book!

10.01.2022 NSW Labor deputy leader Yasmin Catley says a series of reforms introduced to the government's Energy Infrastructure Bill will guarantee local jobs. The amendments passed the Lower House last night and will likely move to the Upper House tomorrow. It included making the Hunter-Central Coast a renewable energy zone.... But the Swansea MP says they go a step further and will also ensure industry development and export opportunities. "Labor's series of amendments mandated local content requirements, compel local procurement and the expansion, education and training opportunities for apprentices and trainees," she said.

10.01.2022 WHAT MAKES YOU NOSTALGIC? From the smell of Nan's cooking or the sound of a bird chirping ? What triggers your nostalgia and why?

10.01.2022 REMINDER: DON'T DISCARD FISHING HOOKS Emma Payne's dog Max trod on two discarded fishing hooks during a walk around the water at Stockton. The hooks went straight through Max's paws and required a trip to the vet to remove them.... Listen here for more

09.01.2022 Got a cough or a sore throat? There's a pretty common bug going around. But here's why you still need to get a COVID test.

09.01.2022 Hunter New England Health is urging local families to be covid-safe while trick or treating tonight for Halloween. People taking part are advised to carry hand sanitiser, stay in small groups under 20 people and keep 1.5 metres away from others. Trick or treating bags should be disposable and thrown out afterwards.... Hunter public health physician Tony Merritt says everyone should practice covid common sense. "We are all getting used to doing things in slightly new ways and applying the general covid safe principles, keeping 1.5 metres, great hand hygiene, staying home if we are sick and preferring to do things outside. "So there is a way to do Halloween that captures those important elements," he said.

07.01.2022 UNIVERSITY RESPIRATOR PROTECTING MEDICAL WORKERS FROM COVID-19 Medical Engineering students from The University of Newcastle, Australia, have created a unique respirator that could revolutionise the medical world and help save the lives of frontline workers Check out more cool projects from UoN students here www.artofproblemsolving.newcastle.edu.au... University of Newcastle Engineering

07.01.2022 "Aerial baiting for 1080 is the only effective landscape-scale control mechanism available for wild dogs and foxes, allowing NPWS access to parts of the reserve that are difficult to access for ground control operations."

07.01.2022 If you're experiencing some financial trouble, would you know who to go to for advice?

06.01.2022 The NSW Government is calling for feedback on plans to widen the Pacific Highway at Hexham. It wants to expand Maitland Road from four to six lanes, between the Newcastle Inner City Bypass and the New England Highway. Transport Minister Andrew Constance says it would improve traffic flow for the 50-thousand drivers who use the road every day.... The project would also include upgrading six kilometres of the existing highway from two to three lanes in each direction, and a new bridge crossing at Ironbark Creek. Feedback will be accepted until February 5. https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/projects/hexham/index.html

06.01.2022 NEW COIN TO HONOUR FIREFIGHTERS A year on from a horror bushfire season, the Royal Australian Mint has released a new commemorative $2 coin. The coloured coin features two firefighters in their protective gear standing back-to-back, using hoses to put out flames around them. ... Will you be collecting this one?

06.01.2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTY WHITE! Legendary actress Betty White turns 99-years-old this weekend. What's your favourite memory from her career?

06.01.2022 Newcastle Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce has quashed rumours that he wants to leave the club. There's been media speculation that Pearce could head back to his former club the Roosters. But speaking on the issue for the first time, Pearce says its not true and he's confused about where the rumours have come from.... "Obviously I haven't been offered a contract yet beyond next year and obviously there's negotiations to go on, but I'm 100 percent committed to the club," he said. "I've come up here, I love the club, I love living in Newcastle. "So I'm contracted next year, I'm looking forward to going to training and I don't want to go anywhere."

05.01.2022 It's an age old question...does friendship work between men and women?

05.01.2022 The health star rating you see on some of your grocery items is designed to help you make healthier choices at the supermarket. But how effective are they?

04.01.2022 STORMS ROLLING IN ACROSS THE HUNTER What's the weather like where you are? We'd love to see your pics/videos! ... : Wayne Ridley, Newcastle

04.01.2022 After surviving years of drought, Murrurundi is fighting a new battle, this time to save a local building designed by the architect who worked on well-known iconic buildings like the Sydney Town Hall and Taronga Zoo. Some members of the community are now in a standoff with the NSW Health Department over the fate of original Murrurundi Wilson Memorial Hospital building.

04.01.2022 Can you believe we've made it to the back end of 2020? AND...Christmas is coming. Newcastle's 2020 Christmas activation is among 32 events receiving a share in a million dollars from Newcastle Council.... The money is coming from council's Events Sponsorship and Special Business Rate programs. Events company Enigma has been awarded $75,300 and it has plans for a life-size Christmas tree maze in Civic Park and free Santa photos. It's hoped it'll encourage a strong Christmas trade for businesses.

04.01.2022 HEY MUSIC LOVERS!!! - check this out! There’s a new way to see, support and share your favourite local musicians! Listen to this to hear how! Music People Live... City of Newcastle Ben Leece Lachlan X. Morris See more

04.01.2022 Meet QT and QC the therapy alpacas! These cute and cuddly half-brothers are putting smiles on the faces of people living with dementia. The residents at this Perth aged care home were thrilled to meet them! Aren’t they adorable?

03.01.2022 WEST END RESIDENTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Residents who've moved into apartments in Newcastle West want the growing problem of anti-social behaviour addressed before plans are approved for the expansion of a local nightclub. The King Street Hotel is currently closed due to the pandemic but has lodged plans to expand into an adjoining building.... John Dickenson from the New West community group says many of the hotel's patrons end up congregating at the nearby McDonald's outlet, leaving the area a mess and often leading to violence. Independent councillors are tonight calling for a briefing from McDonald's on what it's doing to address safety and Mr Dickenson says it's well overdue. "What are McDonald's going to do to ensure that the place doesn't become the wild west?," he said. "I feel very sorry for the young kids that work in there, this a family restaurant and it's open 24/7. "Is that appropriate now in a residential area?" Councillor Kath Elliot says it isn't an attack on the fast food chain, but it needs to be part of the solution. "We're just particularly worried about dark spots where things can happen late at night that we don't really want to see anything happen," she said. "Hopefully we'll be able to do some things together with McDonald's. I do understand they may have some plans to improve the store and so now is a good time to talk to them about that."

03.01.2022 Port Stephens beaches from Nelson Bay marina to Fly Point will remain closed on Tuesday due to a sewage leak. Port Stephens Council said it is waiting for water quality test results to determine when it is safe to reopen the beaches. The community is advised to avoid swimming in the area.... On Monday council workers broke a sewer main on Teramby Road Nelson Bay while installing a sign. More than 200,000 litres of sewerage leaked into the harbour. Council said the leak is now contained within the harbour and Hunter Water has repaired the sewage main.

03.01.2022 Do you have your tickets to Saturday's clash between the Wallabies and Argentina in Newcastle? Tickets are almost sold out, with Hunter Stadium allowed to host 50 per cent of capacity due to COVID restrictions. Local juniors Nic White and Harry Johnson-Holmes are looking forward to the game on home soil.... They caught up with Newcastle Knights five-eighth Blake Green at Merewether Beach this morning.

03.01.2022 The storms have hit the inner city, and the gutters are struggling to cope. What’s it like at your place? We’d love to see your rain videos.

03.01.2022 A 13-year-old girl has died after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool at the Maitland aquatic centre. Emergency services were called to the aquatic centre on Les Darcy Drive at 3:30 yesterday afternoon after reports that a teenager was in trouble in the water. The teenager, who is yet to be formally identified, was pulled from the water and lifeguards at the council-run pool began CPR until paramedics arrived. ... She was taken to Newcastle's John Hunter hospital but later died. Police are investigating and will provide a report to the coroner. Maitland Council says the situation is highly distressing for both the family and staff at the pool and it will do everything it can to support them.

02.01.2022 It's been confirmed the Newcastle Jets have lost their head coach to the Western Sydney Wanderers. The Jets revealed yesterday morning that the Western Sydney club had made an official approach for Head Coach Carl Robinson. In a statement it said it granted permission for the two parties to enter discussions, but declined to comment further. ... This morning it's been confirmed Robinson will be leaving Newcastle to join the Wanderers. Assistant coach Kenny Miller has also departed to join him.

02.01.2022 Hunter surfers and swimmers, listen up! New research has shown you're more likely to develop melanoma than the general population

01.01.2022 There will be artwork , singing , guitars , and a whole range other activities You can find out more by hitting play ! ... My Maitland