Risa Utama

Queensland, Townsville

Reporter at NBN News

Reporter @nbnnews via @7NewsTownsville @7NewsToowoomba | Got a story? Email me: [email protected]

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Articles

Gresford Billy Cart Derby

5 days ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

Gresford’s main street turned into a race track today, for the town’s 23rd annual Billy Cart Derby. The low octane – high energy event attracting competitors from across the country.
Calls for Dutton to visit Muswellbrook

1 week ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

Peter Dutton’s focus on trades came in Maitland – where he pledged a multi-million dollar upgrade for a local college. But Labor is calling on the Opposition Leader to visit Muswellbrook this campaign – where he wants to build a nuclear power plant.
Newcastle scientist makes world first discovery

1 week ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

A Hunter scientist is being recognised on the world stage for groundbreaking work, that could pave the way for major advancements like combating cancer. But Dr Hugh Goold hasn’t forgotten his roots, today returning to the Newcastle science classroom, where it all began.
One month to go until the Scone Horse Festival

2 weeks ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

Saddle up – the countdown is on to the 45th Scone Horse Festival. With just a month to go before festivities begin, Australia’s equine capital is racing to prepare for its prized parade and cup carnival.
Free mental health clinic promised for Port Stephens

2 weeks ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

Health also dominated campaigning in the Hunter today, with news Labor’s billion-dollar mental health boost will include a new Headspace clinic at Port Stephens. But the Coalition has raised questions about the government’s track record, in terms of delivery.
Eating disorder centre opens in Lake Macquarie

2 weeks ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

A $13.5 million dollar eating disorder treatment centre has opened at Charlestown, for those looking to get on the path to recovery. The local member confident it’s set to become one of the leading facilities in the world – and it comes with no out of pocket costs for participants.
Cash splash for Hunter sportsgrounds

3 weeks ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

In the Hunter, Labor and Coalition candidates announced cash for local sportsgrounds today. While a Maitland cricket club, so far overlooked, has gone in to bat for funding.
Myall River dredging good news for boaties & marine life

3 weeks ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

Boating is expected to become safer and marine life is set to return to the Myall River, as dredging gets underway. That sand now bound for Jimmys Beach to reduce erosion, but locals warn a longer term solution is desperately needed.
Edgeworth excavator driver to showcase skills in Japan

3 weeks ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

A Hunter man is bound for Japan – thanks to his skills with an excavator. He was one of 10 competitors battling it out at Tomago today as part of a global challenge, to find the world’s best operator.
New battery technology to be piloted at Eraring Power Station

4 weeks ago | nbnnews.com.au | Risa Utama

Nuclear power – and offshore wind farms – have created plenty of debate about energy across the Hunter, and the best technologies to transition to net zero. Now Origin is trialling a new kind of battery at its Eraring Power Station, developed by a company based at Thornton.