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Water Supply Outages Muswellbrook

5 February 2021 media

Water Services Interrupted 9 and 10 February. Water Supply Interruption – Monday 9th February 2021 Due to essential maintenance and repairs being carried out on the pump servicing Woodlands Ridge Estate/muscle Creek area, the water supply to your premises may be interrupted. The

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Newy Buzzes the Beltway

3 February 20214 February 2021 Press

F-35A aircraft to conduct diversion training to Canberra Airport. Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Number 3 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown will conduct diversion training into Canberra Airport on Wednesday 3 February. DATE: Wednesday 3 February

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Alert & Warning 

Heatwave Warning

22 January 2021 Press

Heatwave Conditions NSW & ACT The Bureau Of Meteorology, NSW Health and Surf Life Saving NSW warns of upcoming heatwave conditions set to affect most of NSW late this week, through the weekend and into Australia Day. A hot airmass

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Lake Mac Festival Cancelled

18 January 202118 January 2021 Press

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 risk in New South Wales, and in close consultation with NSW Police, unfortunately our Lake Mac Festival for 2021 has been cancelled. Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser said “Our community really enjoys coming together

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Alert & Warning 

Recall of Rosella Red Cocktail Onions

7 January 2021 media

Rosella Red Cocktail Onions 150g Best Before 05/11/2022 The Trustee for The Sabrands Australia Mgmt Trust is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, Woolworths

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Masks Alert for Greater Sydney

4 January 2021 Press

Note these areas in NSW where mask are mandatory. If you live in Greater Sydney (which includes Wollongong, Central Coast, the Blue Mountains, as well as the southern zone of the Northern Beaches), it is mandatory to wear a face

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Defective Earth Leakage Breaker Recall

24 December 202025 December 2020 Press

Recall of faulty Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCB, RCBO), also termed earth leakage current device. These devices, usually installed by electricians in residential, commercial, and industrial switchboards, cut off the electricity supply (240V) if an electrical fault in a device

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Alert & Warning 

Software Fault in Carelink Insulin Data Uploads

20 December 202020 December 2020 Press

Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd — CareLink Personal Software and CareLink System CareLink Personal Software and CareLink System CareLink Personal v14.1b (MMT-7333) using CareLink uploader (ACC-7350) CareLink system v3.1b (MMT-7350) using CareLink uploader (ACC-7350) ARTG 303062 (Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd –

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Alert & Warning 

Caravan & RV Water Heater Monoxide Risk

4 December 2020 Press

Caravan and motorhome owners urged to check for deadly faulty water heaters. Consumers are urged to check their caravans and recreational vehicles (RVs) for dangerous Suburban-branded water heaters which may emit deadly carbon monoxide. The Suburban Recreational Vehicle water heater

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Alert & Warning Security & safety 

Be Suspicious of Demanding Phone Calls

27 October 202027 October 2020 Press

Threat based scams target young people and Chinese community. Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses. Threat based scammers often pretend to be from government

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Alert & Warning Communications & Telco 

Unlimited Ain’t Unlimited, Sol

15 October 202015 October 2020 Press

Amaysim and Lycamobile pay penalties over ads for ‘unlimited’ mobile plans. Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX: AYS) and Lycamobile Pty Ltd have paid penalties totalling $126,000 and $12,600 respectively after the ACCC issued each of these mobile services providers with an

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Alert & Warning Weather 

Despite Balmy Days, Bureau Predicts Deluge

13 October 2020 media

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) releases its Severe Weather Outlook. The period from October to April shows an increased risk of flooding for eastern Australia and tropical cyclones in the north, according to bureau meteorologists. The chance of heatwaves and

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Alert & Warning Transport NSW aka In the News 

More Toyotas with Dangerous Airbags

6 October 20206 October 2020 Press

Urgent safety warning about 6,000 Toyota Corollas just added to Takata recall. The ACCC is warning drivers of an urgent safety risk after about 6,000 Toyota Corollas were added to the existing compulsory recall for vehicles fitted with dangerous Takata

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Alert & Warning Newcastle 

Stockton Pool Closed for Maintenance

22 September 202022 September 2020 Press

Stockton Swimming Centre closed for emergency maintenance. A routine inspection at Stockton Swimming Centre ahead of the upcoming summer season has uncovered a maintenance issue at the facility which requires emergency repair work. Repair works will take a number of

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Alert & Warning Lake Macquarie 

Undergrowth Burns Around Lake

18 September 202018 September 2020 Press

NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW is conducting hazard reduction burns today, tomorrow, and Sunday (20 September 2020). Locations are Brightwaters, Seahampton, Cooranbong, Bolton Point and Eraring, weather and winds permitting. Friday 18 September 9am-7pm Seahampton, NSW

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Alert & Warning Erosion & Landcare 

Burn-offs West of Lake Today

3 September 20203 September 2020 Press

Hazard Reduction Burn Notice – Wakefield and Jigadee. NSW Rural Fire Service will be carrying out hazard reduction burns this Friday 4 September at Wakefield and Jigadee, subject to suitable weather conditions. The reduction burn at Wakefield will take place

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Alert & Warning Drought Flood & Fire Newcastle 

Flash Flood Alert Service for Residents

31 August 202012 September 2020 Press

Newcastle’s flash flood alert gives early warning to residents. Newcastle 8 June 2007 ~ Photo Roderick Breis City of Newcastle reminds residents to register for its free flash flood alert service. July’s wet weather saw a 41% increase in subscriptions

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Alert & Warning Emergency & Disaster 

Bushfire Period Starts in 21 Areas

31 August 202031 August 2020 Press

An additional 21 areas begin the bush fire season today due to local conditions. NSW Commissioner Rob Rogers said the NSW RFS had declared a further 21 areas will commence the Bush Fire Danger Period from Tuesday 1 September 2020

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Alert & Warning Coalfields 

Hazard Reduction Burn Near Abermain

28 August 202028 August 2020 Press

Hazard reduction burn in Werakata National Park. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will conduct hazard reduction burning in Werakata National Park near Abermain and Sawyers Gully on Saturday 29 August 2020. t

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Alert & Warning Port Stephens Regional 

Smoke Hazard for Bay

28 August 202031 August 2020 Press

Hazard reduction burn in Tomaree National Park. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct a hazard reduction burn near Fingal Bay in Tomaree National Park on Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August. Fingal Bay. The burn directly

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Alert & Warning Weather 

Cool Wet Spring Likely

19 August 202024 August 2020 Press

The Bureau of Meteorology has raised its El Niño-Southern Oscillation Outlook to La Niña ALERT status. Chance of a La Niña occurring this year has increased to 70 per cent, roughly three times the normal likelihood. The Bureau’s Manager of

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Alert & Warning Maitland Event & Venue 

Maitland’s Bitter & Twisted Cancelled

19 August 20205 September 2020 Press

The Bitter & Twisted Boutique Beer Festival at Maitland Gaol is cancelled.  The festival that features craft beers, music, food, and home-brew classes, was to be held on the 7th and 8th of November this year. Announcing the cancellation, Maitland

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Alert & Warning Commercial & Tourism 

Masks Are Winning.. just

17 August 2020 Editor

Despite the prevalence of new cases of COVID-19 in recent weeks some Australians still aren’t wearing a mask, according to research by Finder, a comparison website. The new survey of 1,000 respondents found that 15% of Aussies (not living in

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Alert & Warning Coalfields 

Mask Up at Cessnock Council

9 August 202025 August 2020 Press

Customers encouraged to wear face masks. Cessnock City Council is encouraging customers to wear face masks in order to protect both residents, visitors and Council staff. Council is currently continuing to offer over the counter services at its facilities, including

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Alert & Warning Medical & healthcare 

In NSW, Masks not Mandated, but…

3 August 202028 August 2020 Press

The NSW Government is strongly encouraging use of masks in high-risk public settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The advice from the NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant specifically recommends: the use of face masks in indoor

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Alert & Warning Great Lakes Lower North Coast 

Smiths Lake is Full

24 July 202025 August 2020 Press

A predicted weather system for this weekend has prompted MidCoast Council to consider opening Smiths Lake entrance today. Smiths Lake was last opened for ocean outflow in June of 2018. Council said boat owners remove vessels from the Lake to

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Alert & Warning Port & Shipping 

Overboard Seafarer Not Wearing Lifejacket

21 May 2020 Press

AMSA urges crew to wear lifejackets after trawler tragedy. Don’t risk your life for the sake of comfort. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) strongly urges commercial vessel operators and crew to wear lifejackets while working on the decks of

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Alert & Warning Lower North Coast Environment & Pollution Port & Shipping 

Hawks Nest Dredging Starts

20 May 202025 August 2020 Press

Dredging starts next week in Hawks Nest to remove 120,000 cubic metres of marine sand from the eastern channel of the lower Myall River. The Moira Parade boat ramp at Hawks Nest will be closed to the public on Monday

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Alert & Warning Military & Defence Hunter Valley 

It’s Not Personal

12 May 2020 Press

Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will conduct training in the Sydney region, Singleton and the Australian Capital Territory from early-May to early-June. The training will include ADF helicopters flying during day and night and at low altitudes. This training is

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Alert & Warning UNSW Medical & healthcare 

Epidemiologist: Zero Cases Before Lifting Restrictions

12 May 2020 Press

UNSW Sydney’s Professor Mary-Louise McLaws says that rushing to lift restrictions could be catastrophic. By Cecilia Duong As states slowly start to lift some restrictions on social distancing, Professor Mary–Louise McLaws from UNSW Medicine says that we should not become

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Water Supply Outages Muswellbrook
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Water Supply Outages Muswellbrook

5 February 2021 media

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Events

Newy’s New Annual Arts Festival
Newcastle Event & Venue 

Newy’s New Annual Arts Festival

8 February 2021 Press

Arts Festival makes Newcastle the place to visit this month. An intimate art gallery performance by a renowned Australian musician, an augmented reality experience celebrating indigenous culture, and a discussion on women in leadership with Australia’s first female Prime Minister,

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Renewal of Gas Exploration Permits off Newcastle
Energy & Renewables NSW aka In the News Opinion 

Renewal of Gas Exploration Permits off Newcastle

12 February 202112 February 2021 Press

Gas companies making plans to drill offshore from Newcastle. Opponents fear the PEP 11 gas exploration permit off the coasts of Sydney and Newcastle will be renewed today by Federal Resources Minister Keith Pitt. The joint venture companies currently holding

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La Niña Peaks But Effects Continue
Weather 

La Niña Peaks But Effects Continue

3 February 2021 Press

The 2020–21 La Niña is likely to have peaked with respect to atmospheric and oceanic patterns in the tropical Pacific. However impacts associated with La Niña, such as above average rainfall in eastern and northern Australia, are expected to persist

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Shipping Cartel Fined
Port & Shipping 

Shipping Cartel Fined

6 February 20216 February 2021 Press

Shipping cartel fines now total $83.5 million after WWO conviction. Norwegian-based global shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean AS (WWO) has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct and ordered by the Federal Court to pay a fine of $24 million, in

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Agriculture Faces Profitable Year
Agriculture 

Agriculture Faces Profitable Year

4 February 2021 Press

Australian agriculture looking to profitable year ahead – industry outlook. Australia’s agricultural sector is set to enjoy an overall profitable year ahead – underpinned by high commodity prices, positive seasonal conditions and low interest rates, and despite expected continuing trade

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Pioneeer Solar Energy Researcher Honoured
Physics & Energy 

Pioneeer Solar Energy Researcher Honoured

31 January 2021 Press

Australian father of photovoltaics awarded prestigious 2021 Japan Prize. By Stefanie Menezes UNSW Sydney solar expert Martin Green has been honoured with the Japan Prize for transforming the photovoltaics industry. Professor Martin Green. Photo ~ University of NSW. Professor Martin

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Give Back Our Data
Internet 

Give Back Our Data

8 February 2021 Press

Tim Berners-Lee’s plan to save the internet: give us back control of our data. By Pieter Verdegem Senior Lecturer, School of Media and Communication, University of Westminster Releasing his creation for free 30 years ago, the inventor of the world wide

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Not a mirage, Actually a Mirage
Upper Hunter Heritage & Historical 

Not a mirage, Actually a Mirage

5 February 20215 February 2021 Press

Two jet fighter planes – a Macchi and a Mirage – are making their home at Scone Regional Airport. Restored by volunteers. they will become part of the Warbird Visitor Attraction. The Mirage A3-44 will travel by road from the

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