Hunter News

Police say he picked up a bag of bottles and began swinging it at staff and customers before finally leaving.

It's the first of its kind and will look at how reproductive stem cells can be used as a conservation tool for endangered wildlife species through biobanking.

The John Hunter and other regional hospitals are beginning to take on patients from Sydney hospitals, with serious concerns the city won't be able to keep up with the demand for beds as COVID cases rise.

Broken down by suburb, Wallsend, Windale, North Rothbury and Raymond Terrace each recorded one case.

A recent murder along with a rise in violent incidents, drug dealing, public urination and petty theft has residents of Young Street living in fear.

More than 4000 new team members are being recruited including 3500 in delivery roles - 350 of those in regional areas.

e community has rallied around their much-loved neighbour, starting a Go Fund Me page which has so far raised almost $37,000.

Hunter New England Health says the confirmed case is now in isolation off-site and testing has been arranged for affected residents who are now in isolation while they await the results.

Tylah Weatherburn, aged 13, was last seen at her home at Bower Road in Medowie about 8:30pm on Sunday 22 August 2021. 

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant says she is pleased to see the numbers in the Hunter remaining stable and is urging residents to stay the course.