Alwyn Craig spent decades living on the streets, lost to his family and friends, and struggling with PTSD after the Vietnam War. Now, his sacrifices are being recognised.

With an epicentre near BHP's Mount Arthur mine site, it is the fourth earthquake above a magnitude of 4 to hit the region in recent months.

Marine Rescue, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and multiple helicopters were involved in the search until a recreational fisherman happened across the missing man a day after he vanished from his ship.

SN has pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing two of his children, including LN, who lives with dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder.

Thunderstorms and torrential rain have hit across Australia this week, with forecasts suggesting this weather could continue through this week and to the end of the year.

The activism group has recruited the likes of Peter Garrett for the demonstration, which has been promoted as a "protestival" designed to block access to the coal port.

The NSW government is introducing legislation to expand laws that stop protesters blocking roads, bridges and ports in NSW to include railway lines. The laws would carry a maximum fine of $22,000.

Kahi Simon, 20, died by suicide five days after being discharged from hospital. His mother doesn't want any other parent to live her nightmare. You can also listen to a podcast about this story here.

When you hit the water from 20 metres up and are moving at 85 kilometres per hour there is no room for error. Rhiannan Iffland has turned doing it with dominance into an art form.

Milly Hooper tries to only photograph uplifting moments in her community. But recently she decided to capture her genuine fears as a mother.

Four passengers were on board when an aircraft, VH-MDX, veered off course as it flew over the Barrington Tops and vanished in 1981. The search to locate the plane, and those on board, continues decades on.

Remembrance Day services: Communities across the Hunter paused to mark Remembrance Day on Monday. Local veteran Robert Hicks OAM (pictured above) has served and volunteered in a number of ways in the Australian Army since 1959. He attended a Remembrance Day ceremony in Newcastle's Civic Park and says it is important to pay respects to all those who have served, and especially those who have given their lives in service.
 

Image credit: Lillian Watkins/ABC Newcastle
 

Appeal dismissed in murder case: A driver who ran down a man in his car at the Cessnock tip has lost an appeal against a 24-year jail term for murder.The Supreme Court heard 34-year-old Adam Bidner struck Shane Mears with a four-wheel drive in July 2020. Bidner appealed his 24-year maximum jail term, but the appeal was dismissed by the court of criminal appeal on Monday.
 

Local whooping cough cases: NSW Health says whooping cough cases are still high across the state, but remain stable. In October the Hunter New England Health district recorded 445 cases, down from 540 in September. So far in November, 17 cases have been recorded. The latest NSW Health Respiratory Report also says COVID-19 and influenza activity remain stable and at low levels.
 

Dredging money: Days after $10 million in federal government funding for a permanent dredge at Swansea Channel was announced, the state government has committed an additional $6 million towards the project. Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley says Lake Macquarie is often under-utilised by boat owners because of concerns about the depth of the waterway's entrance.
 

Local cricketer's hopes for World Cup: Veteran Newcastle cricketer Steve Mace is hoping to represent Australia at the Over-50s Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka next year after helping New South Wales finish runner-up at the national titles this week. NSW lost the tournament decider against Victoria at Newcastle's Number 1 Sportsground. Mace has represented Australia numerous times at over-50s level and says winning a World Cup would be a career highlight.
 

Three Knights on Golden Boot longlist: Three Newcastle Knights women's players have been included on the longlist for the prestigious Golden Boot award. The award, commissioned by International Rugby League, honours the best global player at the end of the year. Yasmin Clydsdale and Tamika Upton have been nominated for Australia, while Evah McEwan has been named as one of Samoa's nominees. The winner will be announced in early December.
 

Jets losses: The Newcastle Jets men's and women's sides both copped losses last week. The men's team lost 4-1 to Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday in Parramatta, while the women lost 3-2 to home-team Perth Glory on Sunday. Both teams' coaches said their squads will regroup and reset before this week's clashes.

Try acclaimed chef Stephanie Alexander's uncomplicated leafy salad.

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