Flood watch in effect ahead of heavy rain across the Hunter

Knights' winning start to NRLW season

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Construction of the John Hunter's new acute services building completed

It's hoped it'll be open to patients before the year is out.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Three big changes to the Knights squad to host the Dolphins on Sunday

Also - new PropTrack data shows there's been a quarterly fall in Hunter home prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Millions put aside for Tomaree Lodge masterplan

Also - NSW Police and the AFP release handwriting samples as part of a public appeal into threatening letters sent to high-profile people and organisations over a decade.  Image - NSW Government  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Knights beat the Tigers, Bradman Best named in NSW Origin side

Also today - a new Woolworths has been earmarked for Elermore Vale.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.