The Latest Breaking News from Peter Lorimer

Disaster-declared towns like Maitland and Dungog breathed a sigh of relief yesterday, while on the other side of the Hunter River, suburbs that succumbed to rising floodwaters have been left in the lurch.

With the fridges fully stocked and the beer taps flowing at the Victoria Hotel, Hinton locals are strapped in for the long haul with the potential to be cut-off until Tuesday.

The man who saved a 10-month-old baby in medical distress has been applauded for a brave rescue across floodwaters at Bulga.

Weather warnings have been put in place for the Hunter region on Tuesday morning as strong winds and heavy rain sweep the east coast.

After a natural disaster hit his homeland in January, the former professional rugby league player was determined to do more to help the people of Tonga, but now, with the help of Hunter firms and a large donation from former Newcastle lord mayor Jeff McCloy, Sione Finefeuiaki is about to…

Plenty have returned to Elland Road after spells away but it hasn't always gone to plan by any means

An east coast low may form within the trough during Sunday and linger until Monday, which will prolong this significant rainfall event across multiple days.

Tyre marks could be seen on the grass around the rotunda on Saturday after recent rain soaked the park ground.

Cracks are showing across businesses and industries tackling widespread skills shortages.

Surfline has predicted the wave height reaching up to 10 foot on Sunday night and Monday.

Clarke, 57, guesses he might take between 11 and 15 hours to complete the holy grail of ocean swims