Kia Handley is the presenter of the ABC Newcastle and NSW Mornings program. She has worked in stations across Australia and filed for radio current affairs, television and online platforms. You can follow Kia on twitter @kiahandley
The NSW Health Minister says while frontline workers train for horrific scenarios like the crash that left 10 people dead on Sunday, those who responded to the incident will need ongoing support.
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and a local rabbi have condemned apparent anti-Semitic graffiti at a cemetery at South Maitland, near Newcastle, after vandalised headstones were discovered on Tuesday.
For those struggling with the cost of living, getting to the hairdresser is next to impossible, but Christine Mastello is setting out to change that.
Heavy rain, devastating storms and strong winds are changing the structure and design of some of our most beloved beaches.
True crime makes great entertainment in popular podcasts and documentaries. But do these shows match reality?
This man says his share house, full of "good vibes" has helped transform his life. But it could all be snatched away.
The Etienne family sold the farm to care for a sick relative, but soon found themselves "stuck in a whirlwind" they could not escape.
Drought, flooding rains, parasites and biosecurity threats have put young farmers through the wringer. Here's how they keep their chins up.
There has been a 42 per cent increase in the Jewish community in Newcastle, and the modern congregation rests on a rich local history
From fast-food breakfast menus to lockout laws, the Hunter Valley is a living lab, and its people are the product testers.
After a skiing accident left him with a life-changing spinal injury, 21-year-old Jimmy Jan turned to social media to document his journey of learning to live with a disability.
Norfolk Island's residents are becoming increasingly concerned about running out of water. While some temporary measures have been put in place, the hunt is on for a long-term solution.
The barriers to finding a rental home have become so taxing that some tenants are forced to enlist outside help.
When Kate Disher-Quill was given hearing aids at the age of 10, she felt disconnected. Now the 31-year-old photographer has drawn on her experience to tell the stories of people like her in a book, Earshot.
As coal-dependent regions ponder the inevitable transition to a post-coal future, experts are calling for political parties to adopt "a long-term view" on renewable energy rather than looking to the next election.
Gladys Berejiklian is being called upon to apologise after being accused of treating a journalist with "contempt" during a terse exchange in Newcastle.
Isaac Heagney spent his HSC year developing an invention that sends a text message if rock fishers end up in the water.
Matthew Model has served his country overseas with the Australian Army in East Timor but says his biggest challenge is yet to come.
Grant Saunders always wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become a fisherman, but it took decades to make his dream a reality. His has used his experiences as the basis for a documentary he hopes will inspire others.
Ex-city dweller Anna Featherstone shares her tips for making a successful tree change to the land.
A chance meeting set Libby Bowell on the path to being an aid worker — a journey that has taken her to some of the most poverty-stricken areas of the world.
Elvis Presley fans of all ages take over the streets of Parkes to celebrate their love for the king of rock 'n' roll despite sweltering heat.
What does it take to have fans screaming for you as if you were the actual King of Rock'n'Roll?
The King booms from every corner and Priscilla sends a personal message as Parkes marks the 25th anniversary of its Elvis festival.
ABBA fans from across Australia flock to the tiny town of Trundle in central west NSW for a weekend festival of music, dancing and fun, as the community gets an economic and morale boost.