Bindi Bryce
Muswellbrook, NSW
Bindi Bryce is a journalist based at Muswellbrook in the NSW Upper Hunter. In 2018, she was the inaugural winner of the Caroline Jones scholarship. She has also worked as a reporter in Newcastle, Sydney and Melbourne. You can follow her on Twitter: @BindiBryce
Latest by Bindi Bryce
Wind farm approved to set up towering turbines in heart of NSW coal country
The $590 million Bowmans Creek Wind Farm has been given the tick of approval, but the developer must wind back the number of planned turbines.
How the Voice referendum result looms over January 26 for Indigenous leaders
Indigenous people from different backgrounds and generations mark Australia Day in their own way, with some needing more time to reflect on last year's No vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum.
Photographer's 'apocalyptic' scenes of long-abandoned buildings spark nostalgia
From derelict malls to aquariums and World War II bunkers, Nev Dennard's photographs tell the story of places we may have forgotten.
Central Coast man rescued after 'freaky' storm drops neighbour's roof on his house
Residents are cleaning up after a destructive storm swept through the area, ripping roofs off buildings and knocking down trees and power poles.
Historic property in Hunter Valley coalfields on the cusp of NSW heritage protection status
The Heritage Council of New South Wales recommends the Hunter's Ravensworth homestead be placed on the state heritage register, which would give it significant protection from coal mining and proposals to move it to another town.
Thousands of people lost money as John Maitland was thrown in jail. He wants the NSW government to make up for it
A former union boss says he lost everything after he was accused of dodgy conduct in Hunter Valley coal mining. With his name cleared, he's on a new mission for "mum and dad" investors.
Why the 'Matildas effect' plays out differently in a small country town
The number of women and girls playing football has surged since the Matildas' incredible feats at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. But aiming for the top when you're from a regional area comes with added challenges.
Critical incident investigation underway after woman's body found at Muswellbrook property
Police have found the body of a woman, believed to be in her 60s but yet to be identified, at a detached premises at the back of a Sydney Street, Muswellbrook, property.
Newcastle elder's legacy honoured with Family Court's 'Children First' initiative
A Specialist Indigenous List aimed at helping families navigate the legal system has launched in Newcastle, with help from the descendants of a local legend.
Major NSW highway reopens and 'erratic' blaze near Grafton downgraded after another day of fire danger in NSW
Sweltering temperatures and windy conditions flared two existing bushfires to an elevated threat level during Wednesday. Residents in some areas were advised to seek shelter, and a major highway was closed in both directions for several hours.
NSW North Coast community on alert after second day of bushfire warnings
Residents around Glens Creek Road and Frickers Road at Nymboida are being advised to prepare now after a bushfire burning in the area returned to the emergency warning level.
Newcastle 500 street race cancelled as Supercars excludes city from 2024 program
Newcastle's lord mayor says the 2024 event will no longer go ahead, after speaking with a Supercars representative.
'Miniature kangaroos' start a new life chapter — free of feral predators
Twenty little rufous bettongs, bred in captivity, are released into a feral-free zone but they will still have to fend for themselves.
Farm up for sale after failed $30 million plan to rehabilitate hundreds of retired greyhounds
Greyhound Racing NSW sought approval to convert the property into a "world-first" rehabilitation centre for retired greyhounds, but was unsuccessful.
These three Indigenous elders are on a mission to pass on culture and knowledge to the next generation
First Nations elders around the country are being celebrated for NAIDOC Week, but what makes an elder? We follow three Indigenous leaders in regional NSW as they do something they love in their communities.
Donations to Hunter Valley bus crash victims tops $1 million, with more fundraisers planned
A committee set up to distribute the funds says $475,000 has been already transferred to the survivors and family members of the deceased, with more on the way.
A year into the varroa mite response, farmers report crop losses — but also giant vegetables
There are calls for compensation for farmers impacted by the number of beehives destroyed in the effort to stop the parasitic varroa mite. Without enough bees to pollinate produce, there are reports of crop losses and, conversely, huge fruit and veggies.
Man appears in court over alleged kidnapping and domestic violence offences
A court refuses Kirt Field bail after hearing the 37-year-old, who has been charged with more than 20 offences, is a flight risk.
NSW woman flown home from Thailand after 'terrible' holiday accident
Kylee Enwright is back in her home community after falling and hitting her head 10 hours into a Thailand holiday with her husband.
AGL to tackle brain-eating amoeba in Lake Liddell near retired power station
The Hunter Valley waterway has been closed to fishing, swimming, and skiing since 2016 when the deadly amoeba was detected, likely thriving in the comfortable warm water discharged by the Liddell power station.
Fatal collision with ambulance kills male driver on South Coast
A man has died and a paramedic is seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on the Princes Highway.
Mother who led police on dangerous chase with kids in car to spend year behind bars
Hunter Valley woman Kristy Melksham, 32, hit a police vehicle as she fled from undercover officers in a shopping centre car park, ran a red light and then crashed into a power pole.
Federal Energy minister announces new authority to guide coal communities to net zero
The new government-led agency — the Net Zero Authority — will help reskill workers in mining and coal-fired generation and provide more funding for renewable energy.
One of Australia's oldest operating coal-fired station Liddell powers down in the Hunter Valley
The last running turbine at the Liddell Power Station has powered down, marking the end of a 52-year legacy of generating electricity in the NSW Hunter Valley.
Fish and chip institution in Scone 'a write-off' after shop fire
A small town in NSW's Upper Hunter Valley has lost one of its few remaining takeaway shops, leaving local customers and owner at a loss.