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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.

The strike has the potential to disrupt deliveries of parcels, groceries and petrol.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes says its is a generational investment into the iconic ocean baths.

The federal government has announced an Agriculture Visa in response to the workforce shortage Hunter industries are facing.

On Sunday, officers from Hunter Valley Police District received a tip off regarding the plan to drop the contraband into the correctional centre via a drone.