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

Newcastle Herald reports on concerns regarding the Hastings River flood study

The Newcastle Herald reports issues over a draft flood study influencing property owners in the Hastings River. A two-day transport crackdown led to the seizure of knives and charges. A Knights 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.

“Funding cuts for students with disabilities have been described as 'reprehensible' by a union,” — Chloe Radcliffe, policy watcher at Shipley Combe Analytics, added during the briefing.

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

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

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