Plus, antibiotic 'scarce', the latest on NuCoal, and cute Tassie devils turn one
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| Australian investigators are working with overseas agencies to track down more suspects believed to be involved in the $20 million Newcastle cocaine importation operation uncovered last year. | | Follow this story here |
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| It looked like a sure thing. An investment that would set up the future of families around the Hunter. But in 2010 it all came crashing down when NuCoal's share price took a massive plunge. Investors are still feeling the ramifications and weighing up their options. | | Here's what's happening |
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| You don't have to look hard to see the aftermath of the floods that hit the Hunter in 2022. Damaged roads, sporting facilities and fences reveal what happened when the rivers broke their banks. | | These are the eligible LGAs |
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| Time to pull out the candles and sing happy birthday to the Tassie devil joeys that live in the Barrington Tops. The one-year-olds are thriving and passed recent health checks with flying colours. | | Find out more about these devilishly cute babies |
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| Beehives have been in lockdown since the varroa mite was found in hives at the Port of Newcastle in June. Since then, eradication and protection zones have been in place. But now hives in low-risk areas will soon be able to leave the state. | | Read more about which hives can go where |
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| Just like baby turtles hatching from the sand, all the excess water from floods and rain in the Hunter in 2022 runs towards the sea. It brings with it dirt and debris that can cause ocean creatures grief, but there's a team of Hunter legends there to help. | | Hear how these volunteers are helping turtles |
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| Ruby Cornish had a goal: tackle the Great North Walk solo from Newcastle to Sydney. She laced her shoes, packed her tent, pre-cooked some food and set off. | | Listen to find out what happened next |
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Diamond gun ban upheld: Two-time gold medal Olympic shooter Michael Diamond has failed to convince the Civil Administrative tribunal he'd be no threat to public safety if he got his gun licence back. Diamond was given a 10-year ban after he was found guilty of firearms and drink-driving charges in Port Stephens in 2017. In a submission to the tribunal in 2022, the commissioner's representatives stated Diamond had also been involved in a series of domestic incidents.
Local wounds research: A Hunter engineering firm is partnering with a local manufacturer and the University of Newcastle to research wounds. The grant will fund industry-led medical research to solve chronic wound problems.
Belmont desalination plant: Plans for the Belmont Desalination plant are gaining momentum, with on and offshore investigations underway. Designs have been released and the government says contractors are assessing the seabed for the desalination plant's seawater intake pipeline.
Calls for liquor report to be made public: The Lord Mayor of Newcastle says she can't understand why an independent report on the Newcastle lockout trial hasn't been made public. A 12-month trial of liquor licensing laws wrapped up in October, with the trial allowing later closing times and no extra restrictions on alcohol service. The report on the relaxing of trading hours in Newcastle will be assessed by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority. | | Visit our website for more local news |
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| | When mangoes are at their peak, it's important not to take them for granted. The mangoes in this taco recipe provide a perfect piquant flavour that pairs so well with the salty haloumi. We're drooling already! | | Find the recipe here |
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| | | | | | Our advice: soak up any patch of sunshine you find for the remainder of the week because the rain will be coming and going across the Hunter. You might get a thunderstorm or two, so pack for all weather as you get out and about enjoying the final days of January. | | Check the seven-day forecast for your town |
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