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'Strictest conditions' imposed on Allambi Care's contract to work with kids

'Ensuring every single dollar goes to support of vulnerable kids'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 27

'The missing piece': first domestic violence refuge in Port Stephens opens

The site was named in honour of Aboriginal matriarch and community advocate Colleen Perry.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18

Drone footage captures first tyres rolling onto Raymond Terrace M1 extension

Lanes are progressively opening on one of the Hunter's most anticipated, and desperately needed, road projects.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 9

Horrific Details Emerge In Australia's Cannibalism Probe As Mother's Mouth Examined After Finding Mutilated 4-Year-Old

Authorities are investigating whether cannibalism played any role after charging a 32-year-old mother with murder.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Will this crucial coastal bushland finally get park status?

The site was previously earmarked for a housing development but is a koala habitat.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

Multiple child safety reports before little boy's death

Families gathered at a local community pool to remember a little boy allegedly murdered by his mother, leaving behind a teddy bear and a small blue unicorn.

AAP · Jul 6

New vision for Tomaree Lodge years after casino plan backlash

The masterplan splits the area into seven zones.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29

'Document everything': Chloe's grandma issues desperate warning

How loved ones can navigate a troubled system.

The Canberra Times · Jun 2

‘Significant failures’ led two NSW foster children to be placed with serial killer, review finds

Two staff suspended after damning review finds department was warned last December that triple murderer Regina Arthurell was living in the home

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22

NSW minister ‘not going anywhere’ as calls mount for independent inquiry into children living with convicted killer

Child welfare advocates demand accountability after revelations two children in care of state lived with triple killer Regina Arthurell

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12