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One step closer for the Supercars return to Newcastle
Motorsport fans are a step closer to seeing the Supercars return to Newcastle, with the city council agreeing to the proposed dates for the 2023 event. But it’s not over the line yet – series organisers have been forced to re-apply for state government approval – and are still waiting for an answer.
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Broke residents call for more coordinated response to future floods
Frustrated residents at Broke met federal MPs today, several weeks since major flooding swamped the town. Many say the recovery process has been tiring, with no clear timeline for insurance claims to be paid, or infrastructure to be fixed.
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Deadline extended to determine Pleasant Mine expansion after new animal species discovered
A decision on a proposed expansion of Muswellbrook’s Mount Pleasant Mine has been pushed back – after a new species was discovered in the area. The Independent Planning Commission – today putting the brakes on the process.
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HUNTER BUSINESSES STRAINING UNDER JOBS SHORTAGE
As the federal government prepares to host a jobs summit next week, Hunter businesses say they’re still crying out for staff. The shortages are being felt across all sectors – with the job vacancy rate at a record high.
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MANNERING PARK LOCALS STILL FINDING DEAD MARINE LIFE
Investigations into the mass fish kill at Mannering Park suggest it’s due to natural causes. But weeks on from the devastating event, locals say they’re far from convinced – still finding dead marine life washing up on the shore.
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GLENROCK CLIFF RESCUE
A young man is lucky to be alive tonight, after falling six metres from a cliff at Glenrock this afternoon. Four agencies worked for more than two hours to winch the 20-year-old to safety.
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FINDINGS FROM STATE’S FLOOD INQUIRY REVEALED
“It’s not just Lismore” – that’s the message from climate analysts, as findings from the state’s flood inquiry are revealed. Among them, that the Hunter is becoming an increasingly dangerous place to live, as natural disasters become more extreme.
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NEW HOUSING DATA SHOWS A DOWNTURN IN REGIONAL SALES
It’s a dream currently out of reach for many Australians, but in the Hunter, buying a home is starting to become a little easier. New data shows a downturn in the number of sales, while real estate agents say people aren’t rushing in, and paying more.
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GP SHORTAGE SEES HUNTER PATIENTS GO ONLINE
The GP shortage is seeing regional residents wait weeks to see a doctor, according to a new survey. The country’s largest digital prescription service also says many in the Hunter are now seeking healthcare online.
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LONG RUNNING DISPUTE ENDS IN STABBING
A mother is behind bars, charged with stabbing a woman in the stomach at Woodberry yesterday. Maitland Court today heard allegations the incident followed a long-running dispute between the pair.