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The Latest Breaking News from Hunter

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.

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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

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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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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

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‘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

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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 Conversation

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

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The Guardian - AU

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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‘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

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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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Exclusion zones: is Peter Dutton’s campaign avoiding proposed nuclear power sites?

The opposition leader says he ‘won’t be able to get to all’ of the seven locations earmarked for flagship nuclear policy, while Labor says he has not been within 50km of any during election campaign

Newcastle Herald

Hard sell to Hunter seat, but boggling mix may be decisive

Paterson's poll that could have national consequences.

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Hunter link found in Cobb & Co's historic reign in opening up Australia

HISTORY: Up to 6000 horses were harnessed daily in 1870.

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Don't dump Sydney's rubbish in the Hunter, wine industry warns

Wine growers warn of devastating impacts from Sydney's waste.

Newcastle Herald

Stockton ferry price hike scrapped in public transport fare review

It's not all good news for Hunter commuters though.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter motorbike rider's body discovered in scrub along the Pacific Highway

Its believed the crash may have occurred 24-48 hours before the body was found.

Newcastle Herald

SES cleanup operation continues after battering storms

Parts of the Hunter were lashed by a gully-raker Thursday.

Newcastle Herald

A Hunter family bids a 'final goodbye' as ashes sink into the ocean

'His last wish was completed.'

Newcastle Herald

What's changed in 20 years and what hasn't: new Business Hunter president

'No one thinks about walking from the CBD to the foreshore now.'

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