Matt Carr

Newcastle

Senior Deputy Editor at Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Herald deputy editor. Enormous Sleater-Kinney fan. he/him

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Articles

International Newcastle Airport flights: first year-round route locked in

5 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Matt Carr

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport, is the main international airport of Bali, Indonesia. Picture by Wira SuryaWILLIAMTOWN is officially the Hunter's gateway to the world, with Newcastle Airport securing its first ongoing international service beyond Australasia. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Relief on horizon: SES says 'gradual and cautious' end to floods may be in sight

2 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Matt Carr

Isolated Hinton residents outside the flood-bound town's Victoria Hotel on Friday. Picture by Peter LorimerSubscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAfter what feels like an eternity of rain and rising rivers, floods and falls have begun to recede in parts of the Hunter and rescue authorities say they are hopeful they can begin to wind back warnings soon.
Guitars, jewellery seized at Gateshead after alleged Largs break-in

2 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Matt Carr

A MAN will face court after a police search allegedly uncovered items stolen in Maitland. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaOfficers arrested the 46-year-old in Gateshead about 7.50pm on Tuesday, at a unit complex on Mallee Street.
Guitars, jewellery seized at Gateshead after alleged Largs break-in

2 weeks ago | dungogchronicle.com.au | Matt Carr

A MAN will face court after a police search allegedly uncovered items stolen in Maitland. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperOfficers arrested the 46-year-old in Gateshead about 7.50pm on Tuesday, at a unit complex on Mallee Street.
Surf lifesavers' plea as volunteers, equipment ready to help flood response

2 weeks ago | dungogchronicle.com.au | Matt Carr

A rock fisher in clear conditions. File picture by Sitthixay DitthavongROCK fishers have been warned to take heed of severe weather warnings across the region and steer clear of potential dangers. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperA hazardous surf warning runs between the Queensland border and Sydney, and is expected to stand firm for several days.
Surf lifesavers' plea as volunteers, equipment ready to help flood response

2 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Matt Carr

A rock fisher in clear conditions. File picture by Sitthixay DitthavongROCK fishers have been warned to take heed of severe weather warnings across the region and steer clear of potential dangers. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaA hazardous surf warning runs between the Queensland border and Sydney, and is expected to stand firm for several days.
Blue-green algae red alert issued for part of the Hunter River

3 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Matt Carr

Blue-green algae.File pictureBLUE-GREEN algae has hit the Hunter river near Glenbawn Dam, prompted WaterNSW to issue a red alert. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaThe authority said there were high levels of the potentially toxic bloom upstream of Glenbawn Dam and "potentially extending downstream to Glenbawn Dam".
Blue-green algae red alert issued for part of the Hunter River

3 weeks ago | gloucesteradvocate.com.au | Matt Carr

Blue-green algae.File pictureBLUE-GREEN algae has hit the Hunter River near Glenbawn Dam, prompting WaterNSW to issue a red alert. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe authority said there were high levels of the potentially toxic bloom upstream of Glenbawn Dam and "potentially extending downstream to Glenbawn Dam".
The Hunter council where rates will jump by a third in three years

3 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Matt Carr

UPPER Hunter ratepayers will officially be paying more to the council after its bid to jack up rates by more than the statewide cap was approved. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
The Hunter council where rates will jump by a third in three years

3 weeks ago | dungogchronicle.com.au | Matt Carr

UPPER Hunter ratepayers will officially be paying more to the council after its bid to jack up rates by more than the statewide cap was approved. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has formally confirmed its decision on council rates for all areas that sought to lift the charges by more than the statewide rate peg.