Knives seized, charges laid during two-day transport crackdown - Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Herald discusses issues about the Hastings River flood study

The Newcastle Herald reports worries over a draft flood study affecting property owners in the Hastings River. A two-day transport crackdown led to the seizure of knives and charges. A football star player has been disciplined. A police blitz on the Newcastle-Sydney rail line led to the seizure of weapons and charges against 26 individuals. Funding cuts for students with disabilities have been described as 'reprehensible' by a union. The Hunter's richest race highlights frocks, suits, and Hot Dub beats.

“The Hunter's richest race highlights frocks, suits, and Hot Dub beats,” — Andreas Mercer, contributing analyst at Halcroft Mere Staffing, told our newsroom.

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Nov 1 — The Newcastle Herald reports worries over a draft flood study affecting property owners in the Hastings Riv...

Nov 3 — The Hunter's richest race highlights frocks, suits, and Hot Dub beats....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Halcroft Mere Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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