Betina Hughes
Canberra Times
Canberra, ACT, Australia
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ACT records seven new COVID cases
The ACT has reported seven new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday, after ACT Health confirmed that one person in the territory had tested positive for the Omicron variant. → Read More
Escaped cat who traveled from Tamworth to Canberra in one month to be reunited with family
The three-year-old cat escaped her home in Tamworth on December 30. → Read More
Hunter Hero: Singleton doctor Robert Vickers continues advocating for clean air in Hunter
PASSIONATE: Singleton's Dr Robert Vickers has been advocating for improved air quality in the region. Picture: Marina Neil Robert Vickers spent many hours in hospital before he was a doctor. → Read More
Hunter Hero: Dr Robert Vickers continues his clean air campaigning in the Hunter Valley
"I don't want my daughter growing up going through the same thing I went through, that every time there's a dusty day or a blast plume, that she's off to hospital with an asthma attack." → Read More
UPDATE: Man dies following John Renshaw Drive crash at Buchanan
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternative route. → Read More
Hunter Hero: John L Hayes suggests living sustainably to help with 'desperate need'
"We see an opportunity here in Newcastle to be able to use non-carbon based energy." → Read More
Man arrested after escaping police custody at Belmont hospital
He was taken to Belmont hospital and seen by medical staff members. → Read More
Hunter Hero: Shorebirds thrive on Tom Clarke's watch
"You need to be dedicated to do this work and it takes up a bit of our time each year." → Read More
Hunter Hero: Dave Harasti working tirelessly to help slow decline in Port Stephe's
FISH ARE FRIENDS: Dr Dave Harasti works with the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park to help with seahorse conservation efforts. Picture: Dave Harasti You've heard of bird baths and dog kennels, but did you know there was such a thing as a seahorse hotel? → Read More
Hunter neighbours unite for special Anzac Day 2020 service amid COVD-19
Just before sunrise, the Ada Street residents lit up the street with candles and took a moment to reflect. → Read More
Waratah neighbours unite for special Anzac Day 2020 service amid COVD-19
Just before sunrise, the Ada Street residents lit up the street with candles and took a moment to reflect. → Read More
Photos from Anzac Day 2020 in Newcastle and the Hunter
People across the Hunter participated in the special commemorative Light Up The Dawn event on Saturday. → Read More
Photos from Anzac Day 2020 commemorations in Newcastle and the Hunter
People across the Hunter participated in the special commemorative Light Up The Dawn event. → Read More
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighter injured during Wyndrow Parade, Maryland, house fire
Six fire trucks attended the scene where, on arrival, crews found a medium sized brick home well alight. → Read More
Hunter Hero: Kurri Kurri's Col Maybury honoured for his work with Landcare, astronomy
LOCAL CHAMPION: Kurri Kurri's Col Maybury in 2019 with one of his late wife Marcia's paintings. Picture: Johnathan Carroll → Read More
Hunter Hero: Sheona Malcolm-Green and Jasmine Flamenco co-founders of The Re: Club are keeping clothes out of landfill
TEAM EFFORT: Sheona Malcolm-Green and Jasmine Flamenco co-founded Newcastle-based initiative The Re: Club. Picture: The Re: Club A whole new wardrobe for $49 a year? → Read More
Newcastle and Hunter area receives good rainfall overnight, more expected
The Hunter received a good soaking of rain overnight. → Read More
Ashtonfield couple Shanelle Fairhall and Hayden Pescud to marry in Hunter Valley despite coronavirus COVID-19 disruption
The fast-moving developments meant they had no time to postpone the wedding. They had to proceed with whatever was still possible. → Read More
Hunter NSW SES units prepare for storm assistance amid coronavirus COVID-19 concerns
Hunter NSW State Emergency Service units are reassuring the community they are open for business despite recent increase in coronavirus concerns across the region. → Read More
Hunter Hero: Whitebridge High School mathematics teacher Aimee Freeman sharing the importance of environmentalism
LEARNING IS FUN: Mathematics teacher Aimee Freeman aims to incorporate environmentalism into her lessons. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers Aimee Freeman has a passion for social justice issues. → Read More