Saturday, May 15, 2021: Top stories from the Newcastle Herald, your trusted voice in the Hunter

Staff shortages are forcing some restaurants to close two days a week as official figures show Hunter job advertisements at a 10-year high. Traders believe Beaumont Street's presentation, parking availability and anti-social behaviour are three key issues holding Hamilton’s business district back. GWH's Sky Residences tower between Hunter and King streets offers expansive views of the city, harbour and beaches that few have seen before. Jets coach Craig Deans has urged his young tyros to rise to the challenge in tonight's F3 Derby clash with Central Coast Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium. And an uplifting Australian documentary Happy Sad Man will screen in Newcastle on Sunday, at 4pm, at Event Cinemas in Kotara.