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A women's domestic violence and homelessness service has been forced to cut back services, saying the capacity just isn't there to keep up with demand.

Young people in regional New South Wales will now have the chance to connect with their community with the announcement of the NSW Government's Regional Youth Radio Program.

Newcastle's share of the long-awaited Richmond Vale Rail Trail has been given the green light by planning authorities.

Police have launched a new appeal to the public in the search for missing man Patrick Thaidy.

Lake Macquarie will soon see ferries back on its waters, with services set to return from January 1.

Local MPs and councillors have rallied behind Hunter teachers this morning, ahead of the sector's first 24-hour strike in a decade next Tuesday.

The Hunter's headed to the polls tomorrow for the latest local government elections. 

Four of the six candidates for Lord Mayor of Newcastle have pledged not to develop land along the Newcastle Link Road at Wallsend if they're elected this weekend.

Port Stephens Deputy Lord Mayor Paul Le Mottee says a mouse click has cost him his chance at the council election, after the Electoral Commission rejected his nomination.

Voters hoping to skip the queues in the Hunter's upcoming council elections can head to an early voting booth, starting on Monday.