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NSW is again cleaning up after major floods. Are we veering towards the collapse of insurability?

Once again, large parts of New South Wales have been devastated by floods. It’s estimated 10,000 homes and businesses may have been damaged or destroyed and the Insurance Council of Australia reports more than 6,000 insurance claims have been received for the Mid North Coast and Hunter region.

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Public urged to avoid Vivid opening night after heavy Sydney rainfall – as it happened

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The deluge in NSW sounds a warning to rural and regional communities elsewhere

Heavy rain continues to fall across the Hunter and Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Rivers are bursting their banks and spreading over floodplains, leaving many areas on flood watch. And now, this emergency is heading south.

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When & How People Impacted By The NSW Floods Can Access Disaster Relief Payments

The federal and state governments have also activated disaster assistance to 16 LGAs in the Hunter and Mid North Coast.

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Why Blues want Newcastle venue to be made permanent

NSW back-rower Yasmin Clydsdale loves going home to Newcastle and she's hoping the local fans can get closer to game three of Origin than she can to her cows.

AAP

NSW floods map: these maps show the full extent of record-breaking rainfall

More rain forecast to drench flooded areas in Hunter and mid-north coast of New South Wales. See the extent of this weather event in our flooding map and chart

The Guardian - AU

Work in progress: bottlenecks hinder green export hub

The experience of one promising green industry zone suggests success is not guaranteed and keeping wheels turning on investment, training and renewables is key.

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‘Unprecedented rainfall’: NSW downpour leads to evacuation orders for towns and 24 flood rescues

Mid-north coast and Hunter region cops barrage of extreme weather, with more than 68 schools closed

The Guardian - AU

Memories flooding back as days of rain inundate regions

Days of rain, peaking rivers and safety warnings have residents once again on edge in regions where flooding has taken lives and brought major destruction.

AAP

Exclusion zones: is Peter Dutton’s campaign avoiding proposed nuclear power sites?

The opposition leader says he ‘won’t be able to get to all’ of the seven locations earmarked for flagship nuclear policy, while Labor says he has not been within 50km of any during election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Hard sell to Hunter seat, but boggling mix may be decisive

Paterson's poll that could have national consequences.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter link found in Cobb & Co's historic reign in opening up Australia

HISTORY: Up to 6000 horses were harnessed daily in 1870.

Newcastle Herald

Don't dump Sydney's rubbish in the Hunter, wine industry warns

Wine growers warn of devastating impacts from Sydney's waste.

Newcastle Herald

Stockton ferry price hike scrapped in public transport fare review

It's not all good news for Hunter commuters though.

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Hunter motorbike rider's body discovered in scrub along the Pacific Highway

Its believed the crash may have occurred 24-48 hours before the body was found.

Newcastle Herald

SES cleanup operation continues after battering storms

Parts of the Hunter were lashed by a gully-raker Thursday.

Newcastle Herald

A Hunter family bids a 'final goodbye' as ashes sink into the ocean

'His last wish was completed.'

Newcastle Herald

What's changed in 20 years and what hasn't: new Business Hunter president

'No one thinks about walking from the CBD to the foreshore now.'

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School reopens after large trees smash campus in wild storm

SES crews were kept busy on Thursday afternoon.

Newcastle Herald

'Welcoming us into summer': Hunter temps likely to hit near 40 degrees

Stormy skies and high temperatures for the region.

Newcastle Herald

'High risk': Melanoma hotspots revealed, as four Hunter areas make top 25

One Hunter area dropped out of the top 25, but one came in.

Newcastle Herald

'Caught in web': ex ice user urges police to fine not charge drug users

Ice plays with your brain and 'makes you think you need it'.

Newcastle Herald

'Cannot be done by ratepayers funding': mayors unite to talk housing

The five Lower Hunter mayors addressed a lunch.

Newcastle Herald

Path that led Hunter student to dream job with Veronicas, A$AP Rocky and more

'It's the following few years where you find yourself.'

Newcastle Herald

'Bad amphetamines problem': hospital rates skyrocket for ice addicts

Treatment gaps on agenda at NSW Drug Summit.

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