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08/09/2026

LOCAL NEWS: Ribbon officially cut on M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace.

More news to come.

08/09/2026

The wait is over! The M1 extension from Black Hill to Raymond Terrace opens this Friday.

Richard King spoke with NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison MP

Richard King spoke with NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison as she cut the ribbon on the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, ahead of the new road opening to traffic later this week.

08/09/2026

✨ Krivo's ANTIQUE CORNER ✨
Krivo joined us for another trip through the weird, wonderful and sometimes surprisingly valuable world of antiques and collectables, with a special look at collectable brass from the 1970s.

From quirky ornaments and candlesticks to bowls, animals and decorative treasures, we explored why these once-familiar brass pieces are finding a new generation of admirers.

Have you got some 1970s brass tucked away at home? You never know what might be worth another look!

Krivo joins us every Tuesday night on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey, heard on 2HD Newcastle and across the 2SM Super Radio Network
📻 Listen from 8pm to midnight AEST
💻 Stream live at 2HD.com.au or 2SM.com.au

08/09/2026

LOCAL NEWS: Two females have been charged over a Muswellbrook bottle shop robbery back in May.
More details: https://tinyurl.com/mtbjb32c

08/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Vale Paddy Payne Sr.

One of Australia's most famous racing figures has passed away.

Paddy Payne, father of Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne, passed away peacefully in his sleep today, aged 90.

Paddy Payne Senior was born in New Zealand before moving to Australia in the 80's

The legendary horseman raised ten children on his own after his wife was killed in a car accident in 1986, eight of his children becoming successful jockeys.

He was portrayed by the late Sam Neil in his daughter Michelle's biographical film, Ride Like a Girl, in 2019 and is survived by his children and extended family.

RIP Paddy.

Picture - Victoria Racing FB page

08/09/2026

LOCAL NEWS: Police have established a crime scene after a suspicious house fire at Lake Macquarie yesterday.
More details: https://tinyurl.com/4h64nm8c

08/09/2026

LOCAL NEWS: NSW gamblers have lost a record $4.75 billion on poker machines in the first six months of 2026, with the Hunter contributing to the half-yearly total.
More details: https://shorturl.at/kBtXT

07/09/2026

LOCAL NEWS: Three high-risk roads in Port Stephens will get major safety upgrades in a bid to protect drivers.
More details: https://shorturl.at/4PBZh

07/09/2026

LOCAL NEWS: A man has blown over six times the legal blood alcohol limit while supervising a learner driver in Lake Macquarie.
More details: https://shorturl.at/4ZIHX

07/09/2026

LOCAL NEWS: It's Women's Health Week and locals are being reminded to stay up to date with Cancer Screening.

In Waratah and North Lambton, the cancer survival rate for women is the worst in the Hunter, 28% worse than the Australian average.

More details: https://tinyurl.com/y7py7eu9