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Journalist for the Newcastle Herald. Name often misheard as Paige, Faith, Jade and once even Dave. Views are my own. sage.swinton@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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Imagine if you bought tickets for day 3 #ashes

22.11.2025 10:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Systemic gap' fears: MP escalates Bev's battle for healthcare 'My hope is that Bev's experience sparks change so no one else in our community faces the same...

"When I heard Bev's story, I knew it wasn't just one individual issue, it's potentially a systemic gap that needs urgent attention.”

26.08.2025 08:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Bev has had to go without medical care for a year-long health issue 'Don't people realise how impossible it is to get basic health care when you can't stand up to...

Bev Warn, who uses a wheelchair, says she has gone without medical care for a year-long chronic health issue, as she cannot find a GP with a hoist.

20.08.2025 01:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wet until December: why it keeps raining and how much more is on the way Some Hunter areas have had more than the average monthly rainfall in the first week of August.

September to December is expected to be wetter than average.

08.08.2025 04:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Body found during search for woman missing in floodwaters at Rothbury While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing...

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing woman.

06.08.2025 05:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Evacuation orders possible as crews brace for worsening flood impacts The Bureau of Meteorology said the Hunter was in the early stages of a multi-day severe weather and...

This was from the start of the week when the BOM and SES were warning people to brace for the worst

23.05.2025 09:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'We were surrounded': Raymond Terrace rescue after rapid river rise Sami Fitzgerald moved horses and her car in preparation for the floods, but did not expect to wake...

This woman was rescued after she woke up to flood waters almost at the front door of her second storey home

23.05.2025 09:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Can't believe how quickly it's coming': Terrace locals brace for river surge While flooding in Raymond Terrace is nothing new, plenty of locals stopped to marvel at the swollen river...

The situation in Raymond Terrace

23.05.2025 09:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Toughest people in the country': Premier praises Hunter's flood resilience NSW Premier Chris Minns was in Maitland today as floods continue to rise.

The NSW Premier came up to the Hunter yesterday

23.05.2025 09:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Overwhelming': much-loved sunflower farm wiped out in floods 'The sunflower farm is about helping others. Ironically, the tide has turned now, and we're the ones who...

This farmer is hoping for government assistance for primary producers hit hard by the floods

23.05.2025 09:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'We'll pick up': How an isolated town survives with neighbourly tinny boats "You say 'I've got to go into town to do some shopping' so I'll just ring someone up...

It has been a rough week in the Hunter for many. I’ve been out on the flood grounds speaking to locals and the one thing that never wavers is the community spirit visible in each area. Here’s some of my coverage

23.05.2025 09:05 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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Evacuation orders possible as crews brace for worsening flood impacts The Bureau of Meteorology said the Hunter was in the early stages of a multi-day severe weather and...

This from the start of the week when the BOM and SES warned people to prepare for the worst

23.05.2025 08:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'We were surrounded': Raymond Terrace rescue after rapid river rise Sami Fitzgerald moved horses and her car in preparation for the floods, but did not expect to wake...

This woman was rescued from her home after she woke to water almost at her second storey front door

23.05.2025 08:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Can't believe how quickly it's coming': Terrace locals brace for river surge While flooding in Raymond Terrace is nothing new, plenty of locals stopped to marvel at the swollen river...

The flood situation in Raymond Terrace

23.05.2025 08:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Toughest people in the country': Premier praises community's flood resilience NSW Premier Chris Minns was in Maitland today as floods continue to rise.

The NSW Premier came to the Hunter yesterday

23.05.2025 08:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Overwhelming': much-loved sunflower farm wiped out in floods 'The sunflower farm is about helping others. Ironically, the tide has turned now, and we're the ones who...

This farmer is hoping for government assistance for primary producers hit hard by the floods

23.05.2025 08:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What does shoving pamphlets in voters' faces achieve? OPINION: The baffling behaviour on polling booths doesn't seem to do much but annoy voters.

Volunteers on the booths I visited said it seemed that many voters had already made up their minds before they got out of their cars. Several also said most people refused to take any how-to-vote material at all.

08.05.2025 22:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Emerald's legacy: how a mourning family is fighting to help other victims Ahead of the National Rally Against Violence in Newcastle, Emerald Wardle's family speak out.

Emerald’s life was tragically cut short at the hands of her boyfriend Jordan Miller at Metford in June 2020, when she was just 18. Her family is doing everything in its power to honour her memory and fight for other victims.

08.05.2025 20:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'I didn't expect it': the LGA where rough sleeping has almost doubled in a year "The people in government, if only they could walk in our shoes... It can happen to anyone at...

β€œThe people in government, if only they could walk in our shoes.
It can happen to anyone at the drop of a hat.”

06.05.2025 07:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sausage dogs and French bulldog popularity drives surrender surge Dog Rescue Newcastle founder Sue Barker said both breeds had common health issues.

Backyard breeders are taking advantage of the rise in the breeds' popularity, and animal rescues are picking up the pieces when dogs are surrendered with health issues.

15.04.2025 00:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Safety risk': councillors push for e-bike and e-scooter action after inquiry 'It's only a matter of time before there is a serious, if not fatal accident involving e-bikes.'
26.02.2025 08:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cancer battle: Emma's trip booked after huge outpouring of support 'The support has made me stronger. Even though I know I'm strong, in my darker days, it really...

Emma Johnson said she received hundreds of messages a day from far and wide since sharing her story, and the response had given her hope in the darkest times.

17.02.2025 23:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lack of bulk-billing for new patients in the Hunter, report finds The report said the results "paint a concerning picture for accessibility of care".

The Hunter region electorates were the only three NSW locations listed as not having available bulk-billing clinics and made up one-fifth of the total electorates across the country on the list.

12.02.2025 00:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bowline buyers feel they're being 'coerced' to rescind their contracts Numerous buyers said they felt the receivers were pushing them to take refunds to create a more attractive...

The Wickham high-rise project is in the hands of receivers and managers from KPMG after the development vehicle for the project, Dangar St Wickham Pty Ltd, was placed in receivership last year.

05.02.2025 00:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Minister Haylen's winery trip exposes about Hunter's public transport network Editorial: Anyone who has lived in this region knows a trip to the vineyards requires some logistical planning.

Our newsroom discussed the same thing

04.02.2025 06:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hunter schools growing the fastest as population surges One Hunter suburb is home to the third largest primary school in regional NSW.

One Hunter primary school has almost 1000 students

31.01.2025 23:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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City of Newcastle splashes ratepayer funds on luxury staff Christmas gifts Newcastle council refuses to release cost of luxury staff Xmas gifts.

In an email to staff, the council spruiked it would give away gifts including a hot air balloon ride, skydive, walking pad, Nintendo Switch, Dyson Airwrap, power tools, theatre tickets, Nutribullet, portable speaker, Yeti cooler, Cool Cabana and recliner camp chair.

24.01.2025 01:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inner-city hotel to be replaced with 220 high-rise apartments The lodged plans include two residential towers reaching 23 and 19 storeys high.

Inner-city Newcastle hotel to be replaced with 220 high-rise apartments

12.01.2025 03:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Controversial radio host hits Newcastle airwaves Chris Smith is the new host of the morning show on Super Radio Network stations.

Controversial radio host hits Newcastle airwaves

09.01.2025 22:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman devastated after wheelchair-accessible van deemed write-off from hail The van, which Ms Honeysett described as her 'saviour' after an accident five years ago, has been deregistered.

"It [the van] has not only enabled me to live and carry on day-to-day activities but allowed my husband and I to reconnect," she said.

22.12.2024 20:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0