The Latest Breaking News from Tara Moriarty

Sandy rainbow a welcome sight after gritty collaboration

Collaboration between community and government brings sand to Stockton beach.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2023

'Dire straits': Hunter farmers rush to offload stock as drought tightens its grip

Bureau of Meteorology predicts a scorching summer ahead.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2023

Australians told ‘do not travel’ to Lebanon – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

From wonderland to wasteland: photos show despair on the Myall River

Sand has built up several kilometres upstream of the river entrance.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2023

'I'll talk to my colleagues about that': Minister acknowledges Myall River concerns

A long-term solution to the Myall River's problems has not been identified.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2023

Cancelled: why ministers refused to meet with community group

State government refuses to specify concerns about Len Roberts.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2023

Shark nets to stick around for summer swimming season

Turtles, rays, dolphins and other sharks made up the majority of animals caught in Hunter and Central Coast shark nets last season.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2023

'Hell of a lot of pain': Farmers prepare for dry days as drought declared

The Hunter has experienced one of the driest winters on record.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 16, 2023

Queensland to extend fire ant control zone into NSW in bid to stop their march to the border

Four-year plan includes forming a 10km band around infestation zones and will include penalties for those breaching the Biosecurity Act

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023

Varroa mite compensation for some, but not others

'We have lots of farmers here in the Hunter Valley who are affected.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2023