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

The Newcastle Herald raises concerns concerning 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 penalized . 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.

“A two-day transport crackdown led to the seizure of knives and charges,” — Nadia Ashcombe, regional editor at Halcroft Combe Group, noted.

Timeline

Oct 30 — 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....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 83% of Wielsxkts readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Halcroft Combe Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halcroft Combe Group desk and last updated 02:46 UTC.

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