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Teachers Struggle with Complex Student Needs

Australian educators face unprecedented challenges meeting students' complex needs. Expert Lee Casuscelli calls for urgent support and systemic changes to help teachers succeed.

Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup Debuts in Newcastle

Newcastle hosts the inaugural Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup, bringing together local clubs for a groundbreaking tournament supporting youth mental health awareness and services across the Hunter region.

Younger Aussie men face prostate cancer surge

New data reveals a disturbing trend as prostate cancer diagnoses increase significantly among men under 60, prompting urgent calls for earlier screening and awareness.

Optus outage may have cut emergency service access

A major Optus network failure across the Hunter region has potentially severed access to emergency services, with thousands of customers unable to make Triple Zero calls during the critical outage.

Brett Graham Wins Hunter Tuna Trail Crown

Discover how Merewether's Brett Graham conquered the Hunter's sustainable seafood challenge and explore the latest foodie news transforming Newcastle's dining scene.

Lovedale Long Lunch Cancelled for 2026

The iconic Lovedale Long Lunch, a staple of the Hunter Valley's culinary calendar for decades, will not return in 2026. Discover why this beloved food and wine festival is ending and what it means for the local community.

Australia urged to act on Sudan genocide crisis

Human rights advocates and Sudanese Australians demand immediate Australian government action as Sudan faces mass atrocities and potential genocide. Experts warn of catastrophic famine without urgent intervention.

Nationals ditch net zero as Tomago crisis threatens jobs

Australia's political landscape shifts dramatically as the Nationals abandon their net zero commitment following the collapse of energy negotiations for Tomago Aluminium, putting 1,000 direct jobs and regional economy at risk.

Hunter accountant admits $850k fraud scheme

A Hunter Region accountant has admitted to orchestrating an elaborate $850,000 fraud scheme, leaving local businesses reeling and facing potential jail time after systematic theft spanning years.

$28m Huntlee motel and tavern expansion proposed

A major $28 million development proposal for Huntlee could bring a 60-room motel, family-friendly tavern, and bottle shop to the growing Lower Hunter community, creating jobs and boosting tourism.

Whitlam Dismissal: Democracy's Fragile Moment

Nearly 50 years later, the dramatic dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam remains a stark reminder of Australian democracy's vulnerability and the enduring power of constitutional crises.

Hunter Businesses Fear Tomago Aluminium Closure Crisis

Hunter Valley businesses are warning of catastrophic economic consequences if the Tomago Aluminium smelter closes, with thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity at stake due to energy policy uncertainty.

Tomago Smelter Crisis: Economic Disaster Looms

The potential closure of the Tomago aluminium smelter threatens thousands of jobs and could send shockwaves through Australia's manufacturing sector, with industry experts warning of catastrophic consequences.

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