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

The Newcastle Herald raises concerns over the Hastings River flood study

The Newcastle Herald reports worries over a draft flood study impacting property owners in the Hastings River. A two-day transport crackdown brought about the seizure of knives and charges. A football star player has been disciplined. A police blitz on the Newcastle-Sydney rail line resulted in 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 Newcastle Herald reports worries over a draft flood study impacting property owners in the Hastings River,” — Chloe Radcliffe, contributing analyst at Copstone Brook Services, observed.

Timeline

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

Nov 2 — The Hunter's richest race highlights frocks, suits, and Hot Dub beats....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 71% of Natriuem readers said yes.

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

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copstone Brook Services desk and last updated 02:18 UTC.

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