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04/08/2025

Police say the two girls were known to each other, and homicide detectives are assisting with the investigation.

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Police say the two girls were known to each other, and homicide detectives are assisting with the investigation.

04/08/2025

⚠️Heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused a landslip near Nobbys Beach.

Shortland Esplanade is closed until further notice as Newcastle Council works to clear the road. The walkway is still open to foot traffic.

The council says no properties are affected.

03/08/2025

Patients like 26-year-old Newcastle woman Sammy Haigh spend hundreds of dollars every month managing their diabetes, as calls for increased subsidies grow.

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Patients like Sammy Haigh spend hundreds of dollars every month managing their diabetes, as calls for increased subsidies grow.

03/08/2025

Emergency flood warnings remain in place in parts of NSW, as the search for a 26-year-old woman missing in the Hunter region resumes this morning.

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Emergency flood warnings remain in place in parts of NSW, as the search for a 26-year-old woman missing in the Hunter region resumes this morning.

03/08/2025

Communities are counting the cost of snow, wind and rain that have lashed the state's Upper Hunter region, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast.

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A home north of Port Macquarie has been destroyed in this weekend's violent weather across north-east New South Wales.

02/08/2025

A woman is missing in floodwaters as parts of New South Wales prepare for another day of wild weather.

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A woman is missing in floodwaters as parts of New South Wales prepare for another day of wild weather following heavy rain, wind and heavy snow.

02/08/2025

Torrential downpours and lightning have wreaked havoc on NRLW Magic Round in Newcastle.

All matches on the opening day have been played under heavy rainfall, with two games experiencing delays due to a approaching thunderstorms.

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The NRLW's first-ever Magic Round is underway in Newcastle, but the opening day has been marred by torrential downpours that have delayed matches.

02/08/2025

Flood warnings and information - Monday
👉EMERGENCY WARNING EVACUATE NOW: Parts of Raymond Terrace (issued on Sunday evening). Need assistance with alternative accommodation? Call Department of Communities and Justice - 0407 662 637
ℹ️​​​​ Downgraded to Advice: Monitor Conditions: Combo, Scotts Flat Road, Whittingham
⚬ Watch & Act prepare to isolate: Rosebrook, Hillborough, Lambs Valley (Maitland Side), Anambah and Gosforth, Morpeth, Birbane Fields, Berry Park, Millers Forrest, Phoenix Park and Narrow Gut - Largs and Goulburn Grove, Pitnacree and Porters Hollow, Windemere Rd (near Maitland) and parts of Hinton.

💧The BOM says moderate flooding possible at Georges Creek (Macleay River) this morning and Bulga (Hunter River) this afternoon.
⚬ Singleton is expecting a minor flood peak this afternoon while Maitland and Raymond Terrace (currently minor) are expected to peak on Tuesday.

🚧 Upper Hunter roads 👉 www.livetraffic.com.au
⚬ NOW OPEN: Muswellbrook - New England Highway (Bridge Street) between Haydon Street and Market Street
⚬ Roads around Denman are closed

ℹ️​​​​ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC-NSW
​​​​​​​⚬ Bureau of Meteorology: ab.co/BOMNSW
​​​​​​​⚬ SES: hazardwatch.gov.au/

📸 Residents in parts of Scone were evacuated early on Sunday morning (ABC News: Amelia Bernasconi)

01/08/2025

Unusual sand patterns and migrating whales provide plenty to photograph off the south coast of New South Wales.

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Unusual sand patterns and migrating whales provide plenty to photograph off the south coast of New South Wales.

31/07/2025

A cold and wet week across NSW will culminate this weekend in heavy rain, strong winds and powerful surf along the coast.

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A cold and wet week across NSW will culminate this weekend in heavy rain, strong winds and powerful surf along the coast.

31/07/2025

Farmers are concerned NSW will be vulnerable to biosecurity and climate threats if job cuts at the state's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development go ahead.

All jobs at the department's Wollongbar environmental lab would be lost under the planned cuts, with the lab relocated to Wagga Wagga.

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Farmers working to combat biosecurity threats say proposed cuts to research roles at the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development could not come at a worse time.

31/07/2025

It's been a rough couple of years for music festivals.

But Australia's love of country music is helping buck the trend (no pun intended) with the announcement of brand new country music festival Strummingbird, featuring an impressive roster of exciting international and local talent.

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A new festival slated for later this year will feature massive international stars who have never toured Australia before.