Catch up on the latest news from Newcastle 

Newcastle Local News

A plan for housing, a pay rise for teachers and toll caps: NSW Budget explained

And a dusting of snow on the ski fields this weekend with temps set to drop

Health authorities say kids should get the jab these holidays

Plus - a 20 year old worker has been killed at a Hunter construction site

Plus - expect disruptions on the Central Coast-Newcastle rail line

Plus: A huge milestone in donations after the Greta bus tragedy