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Armed robbers break into occupied Thrumster home
A Mid North Coast couple has had an unwelcome suprise this morning, waking to find their home broken into, and their new car stolen. Their shock quickly turning to fear after they checked their security cameras.
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Newcastle Fire and Rescue brigades farewell a loved member of the team
Newcastle Fire and Rescue brigades were tasked to a very special job today… bidding farewell to a loved member of the team. Duty Commander Dirk Spec walking out of the station for the final time – after more than 34-years of service.
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Investigations into Hunter Helicopter crash
The aviation community is reeling tonight, following news an experienced helicopter pilot has died in a tragic crash in the Hunter Valley. Tributes are flowing for 51-year-old Peter Wieland, who built an international aviation company based on the Central Coast. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has now deployed a team of investigators from Canberra –…
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Hunter man sentenced for murdering girlfriend in drug induced psychosis
Emerald Wardle was young and in love, but her life was cut tragically short by the man she trusted the most – her boyfriend. Today Jordan Miller was jailed for 20-years for murdering Ms Wardle while he was in a drug induced psychosis – having taken drugs less than two-weeks earlier.
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‘Dress for Success’ saved by community support
The community has rallied behind a beloved Hunter charity – empowering women. ‘Dress for Success’ was on the verge of closure before a public fundraiser not only saved it… but allowed it to thrive.
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Man charged with murder of Stockton man in 2021
A year on from a fatal fire that sent shockwaves through a Newcastle community – police claim they have had a major breakthrough. Detectives now say Graham Cameron was stabbed to death and tonight, a man remains in custody, charged over his murder.
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Mid North Coast farmers don’t want to be ‘forgotten’ during State election
“Don’t forget about the bush” – that’s the plea from Mid North Coast farmers, in the lead up to the State Election. They fear too much investment in the major cities will see the needs of local producers left behind.
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Hunter Valley vineyard owners do all they can to prepare for more heavy rain
With a third consecutive La Nina here, Hunter Valley vineyard owners are doing all they can to prepare for more heavy rain. Going to great lengths… and heights to protect their crop.
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Reflection Holiday Parks applies for $25-million to transform Walka Water Works
It’s sat idle for months and now there’s plans to transform Maitland’s Walka Water Works into a major tourist destination. An application has been lodged to build holiday accommodation – a project that could cost more than $25-million.
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Killer whales suspected of preying on humpbacks in NSW waters
A close and “rare” orca encounter played out in the waters off NSW yesterday, with the apex predator suspected of hunting a pod of humpback whales making their southbound migration to Antarctica. Whale watchers onboard Port Jet cruises off Port Macquarie were shocked when the black and white mammals pulled up alongside their boat. Shortly…