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Man pleads not guilty to fatal stabbing
A Newcastle man will stand trial, accused of a fatal stabbing at Jesmond earlier this year – which sparked a six-day manhunt. Kevin Smith today pleaded NOT guilty to murdering Daniel Pettersson.
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Lismore locals welcome $200 million to back up Independent Flood Inquiry recommendations
Lismore locals are welcoming new funding to help implement the recommendations from the independent flood inquiry. The State Emergency Service is also looking forward to the boost, to help prepare the region for the next disaster.
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Axel the guide dog in training graduates from Newcastle high school with pawfect results
Schools across New South Wales are bidding a fond farewell to students this week… even one of the four-legged variety. Axel the labrador is heading off to full-time guide dog training next year – after learning invaluable lessons at a Newcastle high school.
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Man charged over alleged unprovoked attack at Hunter train station
Members of a Hunter family say they are ‘broken’, after an alleged unprovoked attack at a local train station, that’s left their loved one dead. Today a 27-year-old man faced court – charged with murder.
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Werris Creek smashed by severe storm
A lengthy clean up began at Werris Creek today, after the small town was battered by a storm yesterday afternoon. A number of homes were damaged, while others were left without power for most of last night.
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Man charged with Beresfield murder after another man fatally assaulted
A man has been charged with murder after another man was allegedly fatally assaulted on a train station platform in the Hunter region. Police were called to Beresfield Train Station, near Newcastle, just before 6pm on Monday where they found a 39-year-old man suffering extensive injuries on the platform. The 39-year-old died at the platform. Officers arrested a 27-year-old…
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Woman found guilty of Danielle Easey murder
It was a discovery which shocked the Hunter – Danielle Easey’s body, found wrapped in plastic and dumped in Cockle Creek. Now a former friend has been found guilty of murdering the 29-year-old – a jury, convicting Carol McHenry, following a six-week Supreme Court trial.
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Vision-impaired man’s guide dog funding restored
A vision-impaired man has been fighting to restore his guide-dog funding, after it was cut by the NDIS in 2021. Almost a year on, there’s relief for Lake Macquarie’s Ian Waller. His life has turned a corner, thanks to the help of his community.
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Two car collision leaves two fighting for their life
Two people are fighting for their lives tonight following a crash on the Central Coast Highway. Witnesses say they heard revving before the impact.
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“Grave act of gratuitous violence.” Man jailed for murdering teen at Charlestown
A man who murdered a teenager at Lake Macquarie last year, has been sentenced to spend at least 17-years behind bars. Chadley Sheridan was in a drug-induced psychosis when he attacked the boy – a judge finding he intended to kill him.