Acclaimed Disney director shares his creative vision for Newcastle and other top stories

Acclaimed Disney director shares his creative vision for Newcastle

The NSW city of Newcastle might be thousands of kilometres from Hollywood's beating showbiz heart, but acclaimed Disney director Chris Buck believes the Hunter region can create a bright future for itself by strengthening its reliance on the creative ... >> view original

NSW storm: three dead as Sydney and Hunter region lashed by wild weather ...

There have already been three confirmed deaths and a dozen rooftop rescues after severe flooding hit the 2,000-person town, north of Newcastle, early on Tuesday. The town's high school is currently being used as an evacuation centre, but police have ... >> view original

NSW storm: Fallen tree cuts Newcastle house in half

... was staying with neighbours when her cat Eli was returned. She said it was unfathomable that they had escaped relatively unscathed. "We are lucky, we could have been dead, we could have been maimed," she said. "We will rebuild." Newcastle Herald ... >> view original

Sydney storms: NSW bracing for MORE rain as another low 'could form' this week

The number of calls already made to the SES puts the natural disaster second only to the 2007 Pasha Bulker storm and flooding around Newcastle in terms of calls for assistance. “The majority of our volunteers are now at fatigue level,” Mr Pearce said. >> view original

Marooned residents reflect on flood-induced isolation

Over the last week, the people of the NSW Hunter region have been through a myriad of experiences. From coping with the savage wind and rain that buffeted the region last Monday and Tuesday, to having their homes destroyed by flood, to beginning the ... >> view original

Heavy rain, strong winds buffet the Hunter

Subscribe/RSS. Expand/Collapse. RSS Subscribe to ABC Newcastle NSW features · RSS Subscribe to all ABC Local features. Topics: weather, rainfall, storm. Locations: muswellbrook-2333, newcastle-2300. Print page; Email this · Permalink. Share ? Share ... >> view original

NSW weather: Power out, flooding, trees down

Fire and Rescue NSW says two people are missing in floodwaters in Stroud, a small town about 80 kilometres north of Newcastle. An additional four people were rescued from the roof the local football club, firefighters say. The State Emergency Service ... >> view original

Newcastle Knight Sione Mata'utia could go from NSW Cup to Country Origin

The rollercoaster career of Sione Mata'utia could take another turn with the Newcastle young gun a chance of being plucked from the NSW Cup for the Country side. Mata'utia was selected for the Australian side for last year's Four Nations campaign after ... >> view original

Uber Expands Into Newcastle, Offers Free Rides After Devastating Storm

Following a three day-long storm that has seen Newcastle and the New South Wales Central Coast declared as disaster areas, Uber has decided to expand into the north of the state to help people get around free of charge. The ride-sharing service ... >> view original

Building pathways to make Newcastle a creative industry hub

... outside the square. It's a skill set which has seen him design world-famous products and bring Hollywood blockbusters to life. But he's now got his eyes set on the New South Wales city of Newcastle, by helping turn the Hunter into a creative ... >> view original