Tuesday, June 8, 2021: Top stories from the Newcastle Herald, your trusted voice in the Hunter

The former Belmont Bunnings site will soon be home to the state's second mass vaccination hub.
The governance of the University of Newcastle has been plunged into crisis following the resignation of council member Professor Jennifer Martin over the appointment of new chancellor Mark Vaile, who has strong links to the coal industry.
Snow chasers are being advised against heading to Barrington Tops this season as the effect of storms earlier this year are still being felt on access roads in the area.
Thomas Fraser-Holmes' bid to reach a third Olympics has ended with injury, forcing the Newcastle swimmer to pull out of the Games trials.
And Associate Professor Kelvin Kong will officially be presented with the prestigious Australian Society of Medical Research medal when he addresses the National Press Club today.