Plus, legless lizard delays mine decision, Darby St changes brewing, and the big Lake Mac debate
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| James Blee is the only person charged so far in relation to an alleged transnational drug shipment from Argentina to Newcastle in May. Authorities are now seeking to seize any alleged proceeds of the crime. | | What do police have to say? |
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| The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission was due to deliver its determination on the Mount Pleasant mine expansion last week, but an unexpected objector has slithered in the way. | | What will happen now? |
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| Paul Broad's resignation from Snowy Hydro after nearly a decade as chief executive came a shock. As Labor pushed its green credentials, Mr Broad fell out with Energy Minister Chris Bowen over the plant's hydrogen future. | | Read more about their 'clash of ideas' |
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| It was once an all-male Presbyterian college, but in 1972 the decision was made to allow women to study at Tocal Agricultural College. We caught up with one of the first female students, who's had great success on the land. | | How has agriculture changed in the past five decades? |
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| An Upper Hunter art gallery will be flying the flag for all of regional New South Wales at the Sydney Contemporary Art Fair next month, as the first ever regional gallery to secure a spot at the event. | | Listen: What's Michael planning to display? |
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| It's great to know someone has your back when times are at their toughest. Friends With Dignity sets up rentals using donated goods to help victims of domestic violence start over. It's helped hundreds of women since it began in 2015. | | Facebook: Watch how Friends with Dignity is helping |
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Broke but not forgotten: A number of residents in the Hunter Valley town of Broke are still displaced almost two months after flooding devastated the town. Some are living in temporary accommodation like caravans or with family and friends.
Shiraz to Shore: The Hunter Joint Organisation is working on a plan to build a 100 kilometre long cycling experience from the vineyards to the coast. The Shiraz to Shore trail is still in the planning phase and is designed to attract cyclists from across Australia and promote tourism across the Hunter Valley.
Pipeline residents meeting: Residents concerned about land access and potential damage who live along the proposed route of the controversial Hunter Gas Pipeline have met with federal Hunter MP Dan Repacholi. The project was bought by Australian gas and oil giant Santos earlier this month and it wants to bring construction of the pipeline forward.
March date for Newcastle 500: Supercars are likely to return to Newcastle's End after councillors voted to support the event being held from March 10 to 12. The event still needs heritage approval from the state government.
Push to fix Upper Hunter roads: Upper Hunter Shire Council is struggling to keep up with its road maintenance program following damage caused by recent bad weather. A submission being prepared will seek more federal government funding to repair and improve roads.
Heeney's star rises: Newcastle-born AFL star Isaac Heeney has added to his standout season, named in the All-Australian team. All-Australian honours are given to the best 22 players across the AFL over a season. The Swans's star has booted 48 goals so far this season and was named on the All-Australian interchange bench. | | Visit our website for more local news |
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Snow show ahead of spring |
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| If you been thinking "gee, it's a bit chilly of late" you'd be right. When the snow fell on Barrington Tops late last week the cameras were out. Rob B snapped this beauty. |
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| | | | | | | Gear up for a slightly chilly, possibly rainy weekend (apologies to those on the summer countdown). We'll get to a top of 22 degrees Celsius during the remainder of the week, and on Friday there's be an 80 per cent chance of showers in the arvo and evening. Newy and Singo will be the warmest at 22 on Thursday, while Merriwa and Murrurundi will be the coldest at 15 on Saturday.
Our ABC Newcastle surf reporter Dave Anderson is always up for the best part of the day and has captured the peace, serenity and pastels on this beautiful stretch of coastline from Merewether to Bar Beach. | | Check the seven-day forecast for your town |
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