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  For decades, elderly and vulnerable residents in Newcastle's public housing have endured extreme conditions due to longstanding neglect by Homes NSW, a branch of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), and its predecessors. Newcastle communities have been plagued by severe issues, including large-scale drug dealing, theft rings, threats and violence, excessively loud music, domestic violence incidents, prostitution, break-ins, vandalism and more. These problems have not only affected the […]

Sports facilities across the Hunter are set to benefit from a new initiative by the NSW Government, offering $500,000 in funding for the installation of life-saving defibrillators. Local sporting organisations can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for their venues. Since the program began, over 2,000 defibrillators have been installed at sports facilities throughout New South Wales. Member for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison, emphasised […]

A new Return and Earn machine has been unveiled in Cameron Park, offering residents an additional location to recycle eligible bottles and cans. The machine, located in the carpark of IGA Cameron Park, marks the 16th return point within the Lake Macquarie Local Government Area (LGA), as part of a broader push to encourage recycling and environmental sustainability across New South Wales. The Return and Earn program, launched in December […]

There is currently a boat on rocks under the Stockton Bridge, likely caused by yesterday's wind. We'll update this article once we know more. Nobbys weather station saw peak wind gusts of 82km/h yesterday.