Flood watch in effect ahead of heavy rain across the Hunter

Man charged following alleged weekend break-and-enter in Merewether

Also today - reports that police knife wand trial could become permanent.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The big Hunter projects getting love in the NSW Budget revealed

Also - two big ins for the Knights ahead of the club's home clash with the Tigers this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Hunter features heavily in the latest Regional Movers Index

Also - find out who Weston Bears, Maitland FC and the Newcastle Jets will face in the Australia Cup round of 32.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Work repairing Swansea Seawall to begin before the year is out

Also today - calls for a NSW Shark Summit are getting louder.  Image - Lake Macquarie Council  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Massive number of Newcastle households struggle with food insecurity

Foodbank say the figure is close to eighty-five thousand See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.