169K views · 864 reactions | The Hunter is in the midst of a multi-day severe weather and flood event. Emergency services are bracing for worsening flood impacts in coming days. #hunterweather #flooding #weather | Newcastle Herald | Facebook

Verity Went's Newcastle accent is thought to be a side effect of functional neurological disorder (FND), which affects her nervous system. Full story - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-67994919 | BBC Birmingham

211 reactions · 211 comments | Members of climate activist group Rising Tide graffitied the words “Tax Me” on a coal ship in the Port of Newcastle this morning. The vessel, aptly named “Climate Justice,” arrived in the harbour with several people waiting on kayaks. A NSW Police spokesperson told Newcastle Weekly they are aware of the incident, but no formal reports have been made thus far. | Newcastle Weekly | Facebook