Meryl Swanson speaks on the result in Paterson. Said things are looking good but it’s too early to call

Liberal candidate for Paterson arriving to his election party at Raymond Terrace

Meryl Swanson declares victory

Raymond Terrace flood waters rising

Paterson playground #floods

Morpeth boat ramp #floods

Russell Brown walking his dogs Jule and Bebe along the swollen Hunter River at Raymond Terrace

Pathway to nowhere at Raymond Terrace

View of the Hunter River from the Junction Inn Raymond Terrace

Locals stopping to take pics in Raymond Terrace

Morpeth Industrial Sheds

Ad hoc boat service between Morpeth Bridge and Phoenix Park

newcastleherald.com.au/story/9023149/… The superannuation of your suburb

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing woman. newcastleherald.com.au/story/9034667/…

newcastleherald.com.au/story/9036160/… September to December is expected to be wetter than average.

"It's outrageous," Ms Warn said. "I've contacted so many places, and nobody can help." newcastleherald.com.au/story/9043456/…

Imagine if you bought tickets for day 3 #ashes

Rising Tide protesters have launched into Newcastle Harbour. A ship is heading into the harbour and police have warned it is “past the point of no return”. Newcastle Herald

The Cemtex Leader ship is entering Newcastle Harbour past protesters who have paddled out from Horseshoe Beach. People are booing from the shore Newcastle Herald

Protesters have paddled out in the shipping channel Newcastle Herald