Hail storm has just rolled through Newcastle. If you need assistance contact the NSW SES on 132 500.

Having additional needs should not be a barrier to accessing vocational education.

That's why we're removing the cap on needs-based loading for VET students, so those who have intersectional needs can receive the support they deserve to complete their education.

The first appointment I make to the TAFE advisory board will be a teacher.

We’re restoring TAFE to the heart of vocational education by restoring teachers to the heart of TAFE.

Lest we forget.

NEWCASTLE | Update 1 - #FRNSW have contained the fire, building smoke logged, firefighters now using fans to clear the toxic smoke, two people evacuated. ABC News Newcastle NewcastleCityCouncil

NEWCASTLE | #FRNSW has seven fire trucks and approx 20 firefighters battling a blaze in a unit on Hunter St NewcastleCityCouncil NSW Police Force NSW Ambulance

Dominic Perrottet cannot be trusted to manage the economy

NSW has record levels of debt, we’re the highest taxing state and his obsession with privatisation has led to skyrocketing electricity prices and turned us into the most tolled city on earth.

We need a fresh start.

If you don't have anywhere to spend Christmas Day we would love to see you at one of our Christmas Lunches in Newcastle, Wyong and Singleton. Everyone is welcome and the food is sure to be delicious as usual.

On Tuesday 6 December, train services on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line will be less frequent and trips may take longer than normal due to urgent signal repairs at Cardiff. From 12:00 until 18:00 buses will replace all trains between Fassifern and Newcastle interchange.

The people you meet at the Conservatorium ⁦University of Newcastle⁩. Tim ⁦Tim Crakanthorp⁩ supporting ⁦NTEU⁩ members at ⁦Office of Kevin Rudd, 26th PM of Australia⁩ ‘s public lecture. #BetterUnis #SecureJobs #WeAreUON ⁦NTEU New South Wales⁩

Advice: Coxs Lane Fire, Fullerton Cove (Port Stephens) #NSWRFS & #NPWS on scene at a fire in bushland between Nelson Bay Rd & Stockton Beach at Fullerton Cove nth of Newcastle. The fire is not threatening property & is being pushed towards the beach by strong westerly winds.

Happy #AusMusicTshirtDay ! I’m repping local act Eat Your Heart Out. Support Act

And goes to show the government has always had the ability to sort this out, they just didn't want to.