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'Don't be a hero': warning after weather conditions point to dangerous snake season
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (368+ words) A warmer than usual winter has led to perfect conditions for increased snake activity, with wildlife experts warning "snakes are on the move". The Australian Reptile Park's Brandon Gifford is urging everyone to be vigilant. "The snakes are on the…...
Will a not-for-profit takeover of private hospitals cut fees for patients?
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (566+ words) Two Hunter private hospitals are set to be owned by a not-for-profit organisation, as the push intensifies for patient fees to be reduced. Rival bids for Newcastle and Hunter Valley private hospitals are being considered under the Healthscope sale. Calvary…...
Weight drugs trigger 'cultural body trauma' for women
9+ hour ago (432+ words) Skinny culture is trending again, according to the internet. The rise of GLP-1 medications has made weight loss more attainable for many people. But has it created yet another stigma for women when it comes to their bodies? "There's been…...
Intensive care mould detection prompts urgent deep clean
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (360+ words) The Calvary Mater Hospital mould crisis has worsened, with elevated levels of aspergillus fumigatus detected in the intensive care unit. The mould was detected as part of quarterly air quality testing that has been conducted since April 2025. The latest testing,…...
'I'm meant to be dead': a terminally ill man's epic walk for life
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (566+ words) Troy Stolz lives with stage four cancer, but that won't stop him walking from Scone to NSW Parliament to bring attention to maternity services in the bush. Mr Stolz, of Merriwa, plans to hand the "Save Scone Maternity Services" petition…...
Short-stay units unveiled to alleviate pressure amid emergency crisis
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (823+ words) Two Hunter hospitals will benefit from short-stay units under a state plan to relieve pressure on emergency departments. Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital will receive five extra treatment spaces, while Maitland Hospital will benefit from four. The plans are part of…...
Bodhi's remarkable recovery after groundbreaking treatment | live updates
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (148+ words) Newcastle Herald What's making news today? Elderly driver sentenced after tragic crash claimed boy's life, This Hunter venue just won $500,000 to boost live music, and How Hunter housing stress has changed. Looking for more local content? There are calls for…...
John's wife and son are ill. He's fed up with the 'appalling' lack of beds at John Hunter
1+ week, 2+ day ago (639+ words) A North Lambton man whose wife and son have major health problems says the lack of beds at John Hunter Hospital is "absolutely appalling". John Olive, who will turn 80 on Tuesday, said "it's a ridiculous situation". "The state and federal…...
His heroic act saved a life, but now this teen faces a long road to recovery
1+ week, 2+ day ago (439+ words) Mace Jefferson didn't hesitate when he saw the terrified young girl standing in the window of the burning house on Thursday afternoon. Her expression was blank with fear. Instinct took over and the 16-year-old kicked in the window with his…...
Woman in serious condition after being thrown from horse-drawn cart | live updates
1+ week, 4+ day ago (170+ words) Newcastle Herald What's making news today? Jobs set to go and cancer treatments slashed in tough federal research cuts, the Newcastle Ocean Baths revised design has been revealed, here's what's changed in the new-look design and 'Is it human or…...