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Hunter paddlers take national titles by storm in rough conditions

Paddlers battled tough conditions in big swell and strong winds.

Newcastle Herald

'Feds need to step up': NSW promises funding for Tomago Aluminium in next month's budget

NSW promises funding for Tomago Aluminium in next month's budget

Newcastle Herald

'Unimaginable' in scope and ambition: Hunter leaders hail Honeysuckle's $1.6b crown

'The sort of development under way today was unimaginable to most even 10 years ago, but we are now seeing the fruits.'

Newcastle Herald

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Hunter renewables boom as part of largest energy tender in state's history

NSW is launching the biggest renewable energy tender in the state's history.

Newcastle Herald

From the Hill to Hilltops for Currie

The weekly run-down on what's happening in the world of wine, plus wine reviews, by wine writer Rick Allen.

Newcastle Herald

A new luxury resort wants to put the Hunter Valley on the global map

It is the first new-build resort development of this scale in the region more than two decades.

Newcastle Herald

Minister takes on Hunter GPs in government push to increase bulk-billing

The government will spend $25.3 million over three years to establish six fully bulk-billing general practices across the Hunter and Central Coast.

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'Deeply concerning' results after police operation on Hunter roads

One in seven returned positive drug tests.

Newcastle Herald

Heavy rain batters NSW coastline as further storms forecast in multiple states over wet weekend

Weather bureau expects thunderstorms across the Illawarra, Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter regions, and large hail in northern NSW and south-east Queensland

The Guardian - AU

Severe storms forecast for parts of NSW as Victoria and Queensland face wet weather

BoM says destructive winds and ‘very dangerous thunderstorms’ are most likely across the Hunter, mid-north NSW coast and northern tablelands

The Guardian - AU

‘Stay ready and stay safe’: NSW braced for intense rainfall and risk of floods

Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood watches across NSW, including parts of the mid-north coast, Hunter, Nepean and north west slopes

The Guardian - AU

Female pilots won't let gendered headwinds divert them

A woman who made a mid-life career switch to become a pilot now mentors young people hoping to break into the male-dominated aviation sector.

AAP

Residents warned of potential ‘major flooding’ and damaging surf in NSW after wild weekend weather

Low-lying residents in the northern tablelands and Hunter warned to prepare for floods with alerts also issued along the Namoi River

The Guardian - AU

Woman swept away in flood waters in Hunter region as emergency services respond to more than 1,450 calls

Twenty-six-year-old Chinese engineer was trying to flee a vehicle in a swollen creek in Rothbury, near Cessnock

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The Guardian - AU

NSW coast braces for wild winter weather with heavy rain and strong winds forecast

Low-pressure system could bring ‘impactful’ weather to the Hunter, Sydney and Illawarra, beginning on Friday night, the BoM says

The Guardian - AU

‘Significant legal breakthrough’ as NSW court blocks state’s largest coal expansion over emissions

Decision is a significant blow for MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion in Muswellbrook in the upper Hunter

The Conversation

NSW is again cleaning up after major floods. Are we veering towards the collapse of insurability?

Once again, large parts of New South Wales have been devastated by floods. It’s estimated 10,000 homes and businesses may have been damaged or destroyed and the Insurance Council of Australia reports more than 6,000 insurance claims have been received for the Mid North Coast and Hunter region.

The Guardian - AU

Public urged to avoid Vivid opening night after heavy Sydney rainfall – as it happened

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The deluge in NSW sounds a warning to rural and regional communities elsewhere

Heavy rain continues to fall across the Hunter and Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Rivers are bursting their banks and spreading over floodplains, leaving many areas on flood watch. And now, this emergency is heading south.

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When & How People Impacted By The NSW Floods Can Access Disaster Relief Payments

The federal and state governments have also activated disaster assistance to 16 LGAs in the Hunter and Mid North Coast.

AAP

Why Blues want Newcastle venue to be made permanent

NSW back-rower Yasmin Clydsdale loves going home to Newcastle and she's hoping the local fans can get closer to game three of Origin than she can to her cows.

The Guardian - AU

NSW floods map: these maps show the full extent of record-breaking rainfall

More rain forecast to drench flooded areas in Hunter and mid-north coast of New South Wales. See the extent of this weather event in our flooding map and chart

AAP

Work in progress: bottlenecks hinder green export hub

The experience of one promising green industry zone suggests success is not guaranteed and keeping wheels turning on investment, training and renewables is key.

The Guardian - AU

‘Unprecedented rainfall’: NSW downpour leads to evacuation orders for towns and 24 flood rescues

Mid-north coast and Hunter region cops barrage of extreme weather, with more than 68 schools closed

AAP

Memories flooding back as days of rain inundate regions

Days of rain, peaking rivers and safety warnings have residents once again on edge in regions where flooding has taken lives and brought major destruction.

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