Hunter News 31 July 2020
Container ships visiting the Port of Newcastle may now face extra scrutiny as part of a new nationwide campaign initiated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to enforce proper cargo securing arrangements and prevent shipping disasters.
A new report by the NSW Minerals Council is suggesting mining projects across the Lower and Upper Hunter could generate 3,700 jobs and more than $2.7 billion in capital investment for the region.
The latest unemployment rates for Newcastle and the Hunter paint a dim picture for the region as the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on jobs.
Three contacts of a 60-year-old man who tested positive to Covid-19 in Port Stephens earlier in the week, have now also been diagnosed with the virus.
Police are appealing for public assistance over an alleged stabbing incident at Merewether early Thursday.
The University of Newcastle have announced new pathways for students who have overcome major life challenges to study Medicine.
The former Maritime Museum at Honeysuckle will be home to a new Hunter Valley wine experience.
Two schools and a child care centre at Port Stephens will be closed today following confirmation of three new cases of coronavirus.
Labor MPs are calling for clarity around travel recommendations, as Covid-19 clusters in Sydney spread to the Hunter region.
Hunter News 22 July 2020
Military helicopters will be seen flying over Newcastle towards the end of July, with the Australian Defense Force conducting anti-terrorism training in the region.
