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Stay afloat: first jet ski safety campaign of 2024 hits Hunter

Riders new and old will be educated on safety and rules.

Newcastle Herald

Absolutely chockers: lifeguards warn beachgoers in busy summer season

Lake Mac lifeguards have undertaken 99 rescues since December 1.

Newcastle Herald

'It's devastating': Lake Mac turtles left to die after vessel strikes

Jet ski licences in NSW have gone up by 36 per cent since 2020.

Newcastle Herald

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2023: the year that was on a plate

Restaurants opened, some closed, and staffing remains a problem.

Newcastle Herald

Erratic jet ski riders put dolphins, seals, seagrass 'at risk'

How to look after marine life while having fun on the water.

Newcastle Herald

Blustery day sees thrill seekers make the most of windy weather

Enjoy the sun while you can before the weather takes a turn.

Newcastle Herald

'Every one of those deaths is a person': 35 lost on Hunter roads in 2023

Police see the impact, and are committed to driving that number down.

Newcastle Herald

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'I was dumbfounded': Beachgoer's horror at jet ski swan strike

A Nelson Bay skipper says the water sport's popularity is affecting marine life.

Newcastle Herald

Out with a bang: how Newcastle marked New Year's Eve at the foreshore

Crowds swelled along the Newcastle Foreshore for the 9pm fireworks.

Newcastle Herald

PHOTOS: Fireworks light up harbour as Newcastle marks end of 2023

New Year's Eve 2023 celebrations in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

What made headlines in Newcastle and the Hunter in 2023?

From sinkholes and hail storms, to tragedy and heartbreak. It was a year like no other.

Newcastle Herald

Beaches fill for sunny penultimate day of 2023, but new year showers in the forecast

Organisers have contingencies in place if poor weather impacts new year fireworks.

Newcastle Herald

Mother's emergency nightmare as holiday traffic gridlock grips bay

'It's like the whole of Australia comes to the bay at one time.'

Newcastle Herald

'The emotional trauma carries on': help arrives as Hunter coast claims lives

A string of drownings and mass rescues has taken its toll.

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Plea from frustrated lifeguards as swimmers swarm beaches, need rescuing

PHOTOS | Newcastle beaches were flooded with people escaping the heat.

Newcastle Herald

'We just want them to be safe and not die': Frantic bid to save Gaza family

The war in Gaza is having a real impact on one Newcastle family.

Newcastle Herald

How to get support after devastating Abermain fire

Fire recovery efforts will be detailed at community meetings.

Newcastle Herald

'Everyone is really down': emotional scenes at Palestine protest

'I think there were lots of hopes the UN would bring a ceasefire.'

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All the photos from King of Concrete skate competition at Bar Beach

How to foster a new generation of skaters.

Newcastle Herald

Council makes the call to back lifeline for domestic violence victims

'I wish we didn't have to talk about this, but unfortunately we do.'

Newcastle Herald

Waiting pain: 12-month queue for a life-changing hip replacement

'If I become addicted to [painkillers], I'll deal with that after.'

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle jockey grateful for brain injury recovery after horror fall

'I think that's why I'm keen to get back to riding.'

Newcastle Herald

Meet the girl with a direct line to Santa

All pay phones nationwide allow families to dial #HO HO HO.

Newcastle Herald

Four years ago women were banned from this club: now it's won a state equity grant

'You can't put your foot on the peddle, there's always more work to be done.'

Newcastle Herald

Emma turns on Christmas tree lights at John Hunter Children's Hospital

13-year-old Redhead girl wanted to 'help make Christmas magical'.

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