BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

New varroa mite detections around Taree, NSW linked to illegal movement of beehives

There have been new detections of the deadly varroa mite in beehives at two locations near Taree, linked to the illegal movement of beehives.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2023

Anglican Bishop 'appalled' by Storm Village aged care facility's non-compliance with safety standards

The Anglican Bishop of Newcastle admits Anglican Care "failed" the residents of its Storm Village aged care facility in Taree, following sanctions for serious compliance issues.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Poor care at Taree Anglican aged care centre a shocking story, but not surprise

When care falls short of expectations

Newcastle Herald · Feb 10, 2023

Taree paramedic Trudy Prince named NSW's best ambulance officer

A raging bushfire couldn't stop Trudy Prince charging towards danger to save a life. But recognition of her bravery and talent proved a little overwhelming.

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022

Rare 19th century ship figure head found at Taree

"I think it's from a sailing vessel, more likely a foreign one, but which one?"

Newcastle Herald · Jul 16, 2022

Rain and flood records fall across New South Wales as temperatures in Queensland plummet

From nearly a metre of rain south of Sydney to a one-in-500-year flood in the Hunter, one huge weather system has driven extremes from Darwin to NSW.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Fire and Rescue brigade respond to gas cylinder emergency amid floods

Taree Fire and Rescue also rescued an 81-year-old woman from her home in Gill Street, Taree

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7, 2022

Man, 75, in hospital after bulldozer rolls near Taree

A man aged in his 70s was air-lifted to hospital with serious injuries after a bulldozer rolled down a hill on a rural property in the Manning region, north of the Hunter, on Sunday afternoon.

Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2022

Police want dashcam footage after man dies, young boy injured in crash

Police are looking for witnesses or dashcam footage after a man died and a boy, 5, was injured in a single-vehicle crash at Glenthorne, near Taree, on Anzac Day.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 25, 2022

Newcastle and Hunter health district records highest COVID cases in NSW as hospitalisations rise

A Taree resident has died and hospitals in the Hunter health district were treating 74 people for COVID-19, three of whom were in intensive care, as hospitalisations further afield in NSW rose overnight even as cases fell.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2022