The New South Wales Rural Fire Service has confirmed at least two homes and one business have been destroyed in a Hunter Valley bushfire. Key points: Two Hunter bushfires have been downgraded after reaching emergency level yesterday A family of six have lost their home 10 days before Christmas and a tyre shop has been destroyed The NSW RFS is …
Hundreds of protesters from across New South Wales have blocked the shipping channel that leads into the world's largest coal port, using kayaks and floats. Key points: Protesters have used kayaks and floats to block the Port of Newcastle Flood and bushfire victims, coal miners and students were among those who joined The NSW Minerals Council says coal exports contribute …
A 400-metre exclusion zone has been set up around an energy plant at Tomago in Port Stephens, which authorities say is at risk of exploding. Key points: Authorities say there is a risk an electrical plant at Tomago could explode An exclusion zone has been set up around the site Tomago Road is closed in both directions and motorists are …
Accessing a doctor can be a difficult task for aged care residents due to the reluctance of many GPs to provide services at facilities. Key points: Families are struggling to access doctors for their loved ones in residential aged care A doctor says many GPs sacrifice their time to service aged care residents The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality …