There's also a thick blanket of fog across much of the region this morning - so take it easy on the morning commute. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - it's the end of an era for the chimney stacks at the former Liddell Power Station.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - there's buses replacing services on the Hunter train line till 1pm.

Image: NSW Police 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A poisonous snake was found near an operating theatre.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - unconfirmed reports excavation in Lake Macquarie this week is linked to the Gordana Kotevski case. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - we've heard from Knights enforcer Jacob Saifiti from the Blues camp ahead of Origin I. 

Image: DOMA Group

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - a milestone for the Medowie High School development. 

Image: Fire and Rescue NSW

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - more than 1,000 charged during four-day D-V crackdown in NSW. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also - major maintenance is playing out on the Hunter Valley rail corridor from this weekend. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also today - the state's adult prison population has hit a record high. 

Image: Newcastle Knights 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.