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A Sydney woman has been handed a $1000 penalty infringement notice after being found in the carpark of a Nelson Bay Hotel.

Hunter football clubs have received a share of almost $3 million from the NSW government’s Regional Sports Facility Fund.

A disqualified driver has been charged after being pulled over by police on King Street and returning a high range breath test reading of 0.151.

Police are appealing for dashcam footage following a road rage incident in Kotara South.

New data revealed by the State Opposition shows fines issued to motorists in Newcastle from mobile speed cameras have increased 11-fold since warning signs were removed last year.

A community petition has been launched through State Parliament against the tree pruning being undertaken by Ausgrid around powerlines across Newcastle.

Local residents and their pets can expect to see improvements to the popular off-leash area at Islington Park in the coming months.

The CycleSafe Network, a Hunter based organisation, have thrown their support behind the United Nations call for 30km/h speed limits in local streets.

The Hunter is making privacy a priority this week with the annual Privacy Awareness Week commencing on Monday, running until May 9.

In the heart of Hamilton, work is now underway to transform the James Street Plaza on Beaumont Street, set for completion mid-2021.