'Hidden cuts': Is the Minns government too broke to fix mental health? The Minns government hasn't committed to expanding Safe Havens. Newcastle Herald · Jun 5, 2024
Emmerdale spoilers: Will Taylor explodes as Rose makes a huge mistake with Dawn Airs Tuesday 4th June 2024 at 7.00pm on ITV1. WhatToWatch · May 28, 2024
New metro, social housing a blueprint for future Sydney Plans to build more social and affordable homes alongside transport hubs are being put into practice at one site in inner-city Sydney. AAP · May 27, 2024
Newcastle Herald campaigns for Safe Havens to expand for mental health care Staggering data sparks push for mental health havens in Hunter. Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2024
'We've danced around suicide too long': Craig Hamilton on why we must act 'It's been counterproductive to stick our heads in the sand.' Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2024
More than 100,000 in Hunter in distress: mental health epidemic 'Can't get an appointment with a psychiatrist in Newcastle.' Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2024
10,000 mental health patients turned away from Hunter emergency departments Mental health presentations to EDs have soared. Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2024
Street-sleeping numbers soar as housing crisis worsens Coastal areas in NSW have experienced a surge in the number of people sleeping rough, particularly in tourist hotspots such as Byron Bay. AAP · May 10, 2024
Homeless women and children offered car park to sleep in through NSW pilot program NSW homelessness minister acknowledges program is direct response to housing crisis but says ‘it’s not acceptable this is what we have come to’ for those fleeing domestic violence The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2024
NSW government to announce urgent reforms to address crisis of male violence against women Measures to focus on boosting frontline services for women and children fleeing abuse, as well as prevention The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2024
Tough times: homeless women offered car park for safety 'It's not acceptable that this is what we have come to'. Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2024
'Unprecedented demand', yet funds for suicide prevention program set to end 'We need a network of safety around individuals at risk.' Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2024
Hunter Community Alliance a bold experiment in grassroots democracy Hunter Community Alliance a bold experiment in grassroots democracy Newcastle Herald · Apr 15, 2024
What ministers promised for the Hunter in public grilling A new political force in the Hunter is getting results. Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2024 Hunter group launches to put politicians under pressure 'This is about a fair go for the Hunter.'
Newcastle Herald · Mar 22, 2024 'Systemic failure': Hunter New England has highest suicide numbers in NSW The 'heartbreaking' 1331 suicides in a decade in our district.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 12, 2024 Government 'working through options' on Wallsend flooding fix 'We will have more to say on this... in the coming months.'
Newcastle Herald · Mar 11, 2024 'He wanted to go back to hospital, but we couldn't get him in anywhere' The sad and powerful story of 20-year-old Kahi Simon's suicide.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 3, 2024 Former Stockton Centre to be used for homeless accommodation Stockton Centre to be transformed over 8 months for homeless accommodation.
AAP · Feb 28, 2024 'Hundreds of millions' to flow to states for basin deal The Commonwealth will soon deliver large cheques to improve the health of the Murray-Darling Basin as one state sets its sights on private irrigators.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2024 Mental health centre for Maitland Hospital moves forward to design stage Morisset staff and patients won't have to move until late 2026.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024 NSW contemplates mandatory coronial reporting of homelessness deaths as part of policy rethink Exclusive: NSW housing minister Rose Jackson indicates potential shift following Guardian Australia’s investigation of homelessness deaths
Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2024 NSW needs 'strong' measures to stop short-term rental money train 'Some are getting $300 or $400 a night instead of $700 a week.'
The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2024 Nearly 100,000 NSW homes not being used for long-term housing, figures show Housing review finds 33,000 homes, including Stayz and Airbnb listings, are registered as non-hosted short-term rentals
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents An increase in the number of people accessing specialist support services for homelessness has appeared in areas where rents have risen sharply.