Newcastle Herald
Sunday, 3 July
'I'm in the zone now': Clarke set to swim English Channel
Weather watching: Craig Clarke near the white cliffs of Dover looking across the English Channel. He hopes to swim to Calais as early as July 4. Picture: Supplied
Penelope Green • 21m ago
'More inclusive': Newcastle council to review pre-meeting prayer
Sage Swinton • 1hr ago
Newcastle Greens councillor Charlotte McCabe
'Reconsider your travel plans': Hunter on high alert for flash flooding
WILD SURF: Swimmers take their chances in the Bogey Hole despite powerful surf on Saturday. Picture: Peter Lorimer
Sam Rigney and Aap • 51m ago
Newcastle pair nab silver medals at Gold Coast Marathon
Josh Callinan • 2hrs ago
Christie Dawes
Bee parasite surveillance should have been 'more frequent'
Damon Cronshaw
Closer Eye: Neil Livingstone told DPI officers that beehive checking should be done 'every two to three weeks, keeping a much closer eye on it'. Picture: Simone De Peak
Pocock rejects federal ICAC firing power
Finbar O'Mallon • 30m ago
Independent senator Kylea Tink would like a federal ICAC to have the power to sack politicians.
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RE-WATCH | CHFL round 11 livestream: Daylesford v Ballan
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TOOHEY'S NEWS PODCAST: Ex-Knight Adam Woolnough on the 'toxic' Brian Smith player cleanout
Barry Toohey Ethan Hamilton
Adam Woolnough
Basketball | Newcastle Falcons flying high after twin wins against Illawarra Hawks
INJURED: Falcons captain Jaidyn Goodwin.
Brett Keeble • 1hr ago
'Shocking': Tyre tracks on torn up King Edward Park
Sage Swinton
DAMAGE: King Edward Park on Saturday. Picture: Peter Lorimer
Wollombi's weird and wonderful creative retailers
Alex Morris • 2hrs ago
Full of local artists: Stephanie Vella, owner of the Roadside Gallery in Wollombi. Picture: Marina Neil
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Royal disability commission: hearing the Hunter stories that must be told
Gabriel Fowler
The first sitting of the Disability Royal Commission, established in April, 2019 in response to community concern about widespread reports of violence, exploitation, neglect and abuse of people with disability.
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Domino effect: late after school care volatility hits Hunter parents
Toronto's Genevieve Trudgett and her seven-year-old son, Hunter. Picture: Marina Neil
Gabriel Fowler
In Depth
Toxic habitat: heavy metals found in Hunter birds threat to wildlife
Gabriel Fowler
CONCERNED: Paul Winn, of the Hunter Environment Centre, with feathers collected around Lake Liddell on Friday. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Bee parasite surveillance should have been 'more frequent'
Closer Eye: Neil Livingstone told DPI officers that beehive checking should be done 'every two to three weeks, keeping a much closer eye on it'. Picture: Simone De Peak
Damon Cronshaw
East coast low warning remains with heavy rain forecast for Sunday
Sage Swinton
ALL SMILES: As the rain and winter chill set in over the weekend, Frankie Belle Reardon, was dressed for success as she braved the elements in King Edward Park. Picture: Peter Lorimer
Photos
Halves Milford and Clune spark Knights to vital victory
Max McKinney
FIRED UP: Dane Gagai runs out at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday night. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Straitjacket Gallery set to open in Hamilton
Opening July 9: Dino Consalvo and Ahn Wells in their new gallery in Hamilton this week. Picture: Simone De Peak
Opinion
Jerry and Rupert - well that was weird
Opinion
Hunter Jobs Alliance's proposal on exactly what the region needs to tackle the undeniable economic shifts ahead
Warrick Jordan
ROAD AHEAD: Economic shifts in the Hunter are well underway, and people want action, not talk. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Food
Cycling champ chooses the cafe life
Justin and Kristy Scrymgeour. Picture: Marina Neil
Lisa Rockman
Arrest for rescue equipment theft after attempted balcony escape
Pets suffering amid neglect and rental crisis
Damon Cronshaw
Rescued: Regina Ray, a volunteer rescuer with Dog Rescue Newcastle, with Maggie the border collie, who is available for adoption. Picture: Simone De Peak

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Power and the passion: A Herald series
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$65 million a year: analysis puts price tag on Hunter's power switch
Change is coming: The Hunter's coal-fired power stations are due to close over the next decade. Picture: Peter Lorimer
Matthew Kelly
Newcastle in 'Sydney ring' in AEMO roadmap out of energy gridlock
Tasmanian wind, solar and hydro energy will travel to the mainland via the undersea Marinus Link.
Marion Rae
MGA Thermal powers up to meet global demand for clean energy storage
Matthew Kelly
Fast lane: L-R Erich Kisi, chief executive, Alexander Post, chief technology officer and co-founder and Arden Jarrett, business development officer. Picture: Marina Neil.
Hunter council leaders 'confident' after ministerial meeting
Ethan Hamilton
Representatives from Singleton, Muswellbrook, Cessnock and Lake Macquarie councils were part of a roundtable meeting with federal MP Kristy McBain last week.
Council News
'More inclusive': Newcastle council to review pre-meeting prayer
Newcastle Greens councillor Charlotte McCabe
Sage Swinton • 1hr ago
Date set for start - and finish - of Hunter's billion-dollar bypasses
Ethan Hamilton
Transport for NSW met with Hunter leaders including Singleton mayor Sue Moore, Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell, Muswellbrook mayor Steve Reynolds, Hunter MP Dan Repacholi.
New bridge at Honeysuckle reconnects waterfront path
Sage Swinton
NEW: HCCDC CEO Valentina Misevska, Taylor Martin MLC and Hunter Water's Emma Berry. Picture: Simone De Peak
Our Newcastle
Wollombi's weird and wonderful creative retailers
Full of local artists: Stephanie Vella, owner of the Roadside Gallery in Wollombi. Picture: Marina Neil
Alex Morris • 2hrs ago
Straitjacket Gallery set to open in Hamilton
Opening July 9: Dino Consalvo and Ahn Wells in their new gallery in Hamilton this week. Picture: Simone De Peak
Food
Cycling champ chooses the cafe life
Lisa Rockman
Justin and Kristy Scrymgeour. Picture: Marina Neil
In Depth
What did COVID do: The chef, the publican, the supplier, the cafe owner, the restaurateur
Judith Whitfield
Bec Bowie, owner, Estabar. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Sport
Basketball | Newcastle Falcons flying high after twin wins against Illawarra Hawks
INJURED: Falcons captain Jaidyn Goodwin.
Brett Keeble • 1hr ago
Newcastle pair nab silver medals at Gold Coast Marathon
Josh Callinan • 2hrs ago
Christie Dawes
Outgoing coach hopes to finish on high with Scorpions
Josh Callinan
FOCUS: Kerrod Holland is one of several players to re-sign with Macquarie for next season. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Newcastle Knights
Sporting Declaration: It's time for the Knights to give Kalyn Ponga a half chance
HANDS ON: Newcastle Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga has an all-round skill set that could potentially allow him to make the transition from fullback to halfback. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Robert Dillon
TOOHEY'S NEWS: Knights shock new assistant coach plus Tex Hoy's future clouded
Barry Toohey
Michael Dobson
Photos
Halves Milford and Clune spark Knights to vital victory
Max McKinney
FIRED UP: Dane Gagai runs out at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday night. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Comment
Opinion
Jerry and Rupert - well that was weird
Opinion
Australia's frustrating road to its winter of discontent
Phillip O'Neill
Opinion
Platinum Jubilee jubilation: what a right royal knees-up
Deborah Richards
Comment
Failure to pay price of Hunter's post-coal transition carries high cost
Editorial
Have Your Say
Don't get complacent - the COVID crisis isn't going anyway
Letters to the Editor
The now closed Belmont vaccination hub.

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TOOHEY'S NEWS PODCAST: Ex-Knight Adam Woolnough on the 'toxic' Brian Smith player cleanout
Adam Woolnough
Barry Toohey Ethan Hamilton
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TOOHEY'S NEWS PODCAST: Knights assistant coach Willie Peters on what's gone wrong this season
Barry Toohey Ethan Hamilton
Willie Peters
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TOOHEY'S NEWS PODCAST: Jayden Brailey reveals comeback plans
Barry Toohey Ethan Hamilton
Jayden Brailey's return from a long-term injury can't come quick enough for the embattled Newcastle Knights. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Photos and Video
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Homes of the Hunter | Hamilton Garden House a personal delight
STRIKING: The award-winning Hamilton Garden House, in Hamilton South, designed by Mark Szczerbicki. Pictures: Tom Ferguson
Stacey Lambkin
Bee parasite surveillance should have been 'more frequent'
Damon Cronshaw
Closer Eye: Neil Livingstone told DPI officers that beehive checking should be done 'every two to three weeks, keeping a much closer eye on it'. Picture: Simone De Peak
Review
Period piece steeped in modernity
Jane Freebury
Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

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Flamethrower attack on Pan-African flag
The flame-damaged Pan-African flag flies outside the headquarters of the Uhuru Movement in Florida.
1hr ago
Texas clinics halt abortions after ruling
Acacua Coronado and Ed White • 2hrs ago
Court rulings are making it difficult for women in many US states to access abortion services.
Belarus threatens to target Western cities
Ukraine has launched missile attacks on Belarusian territory, President Alexander Lukashenko says.
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Homes of the Hunter | Hamilton Garden House a personal delight
STRIKING: The award-winning Hamilton Garden House, in Hamilton South, designed by Mark Szczerbicki. Pictures: Tom Ferguson
Stacey Lambkin
You will live here forever
Joanne Moffatt
The perfect family home
Joanne Moffatt
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Toby Balazs will front lineup at agent-only event
The Newcastle Real Estate Insights Event will feature presentations from Real Estate View CEO Toby Balazs, ACM's Jen Melocco and Third.i co-founder Luke Berry. Photo: Supplied.
Ash Lieberman
Most memorable funerals
Ash Lieberman
Funerals are an opportunity for loved ones to say goodbye in meaningful ways. A dedicated funeral director can facilitate this. Photo: Shutterstock.
Jen Melocco set to provide insights to Newcastle real estate agents at exclusive event
Ash Lieberman
Jen Melocco has immersed herself in the property market over the past decade, as a journalist for Newscorp, Domain and now as ACM's national property director. Photo: Supplied.

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Stories fromThe Senior
Secret exercise most men neglect
ACTION STATIONS: Regular pelvic floor exercise can have pleasurable results.
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Do make a fuss over violence
Hazel Bradley
SURVIVOR: Wendy with dog Maisie, who along with husband Tim, provided much support through the years of Bradley Edwards's trial

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Stories fromThe Land
Celebrity truck driver delivers NT cotton
Brendon Buitenhuis or Bouta_NT as he is known on social media was delivering Tipperary grown cotton to the Louis Dreyfus cotton gin on Dalby's outskirts. Picture: Helen Walker
Helen Walker • 1hr ago
La Nina is weak, but don't rule out a return | The Outlook
Don White, Weatherwatch
Salt-tolerant plant studies land researcher a chancellor's medal
Dr Qi Guo has been awarded a chancellor's medal by Southern Cross University for her deep-dive into the mechanics of salt-tolerance in plants, with her results useful as biomarkers in future crop breeding programs.
Special permits for flood-affected beekeepers
Putting worms to work | In Fiona's Garden
Fiona Ogilvie
Don Grant's basement worm farm is odour-free and occupies about the space of a small car.
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