Hunter Trains Resume After Stoush Between Government And Union

 BY IAN CROUCH

Commuter services have resumed on Tuesday morning on the Hunter's rail network to a reduced timetable.

A deal was struck between the government and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union overnight to restore some normality to the state's railways.

Limited services are expected to operate across the Hunter every 30 to 60 minutes and Transport for NSW says some buses will be put on to replace trains, but commuters should make alternative arrangements if possible.

Transport Minister, David Elliott says he's continuing talks with the union this morning ahead of a Fair Work Commission hearing on Wednesday.

" This is as good as it's going to get. This is as good as we could've got. I'm very grateful to the union for agreeing to it. I think that does show a level of good faith, and I'll be taking that good faith and repaying it," he said.

David Elliott

UPDATE! Belmont Man Accused Of Making Death Threats To NSW Police Minister

BY IAN CROUCH

A Lake Macquarie man has been charged with allegedly sending threatening messages online.

The Fixated Persons Investigation Unit began inquiries on Sunday after NSW Police Minister, David Elliot reported receiving the messages.

Investigators searched a Belmont home on Monday afternoon where it's alleged they found cannabis, medication without a prescription, two gel blasters and ammunition.

A 25-year-old man was arrested at the home and has been given conditional bail to face Belmont Court on 20 July, 2020 charged with using a carriage service to threaten to kill as well as drugs and firearms offences.

Police alleged they found weapons and drugs at the Belmont home