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ELDERLY WOMEN JUMPS FROM BALCONY IN BURNING EDGEWORTH HOUSE
A scene of devastation, a family home gutted by fire. And a lifetime of memories lost. An elderly woman has been taken to hospital, after jumping off her balcony to escape from her burning house at Edgeworth overnight. Steve Watson’s 78-year-old mother “Cynthia” was on her own, when the fire broke out inside her Ridley…
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HUNTER FAMILY FIGHT TO ACCESS LIFE-CHANGING TREATMENT FOR DAUGHTER WITH RARE IMMUNE DISORDER
Many of us have experienced isolation over the last two years – but for one Hunter family, it’s been a way of life for months. That’s because its youngest member has been diagnosed with a rare immune system disorder and treatment is half a world away.
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NEWCASTLE’S VICTORIA THEATRE TO RE-OPEN THANKS TO $4 MILLION STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT
Newcastle’s oldest theatre has been given a multi-million dollar boost from the state government, to welcome performances and audiences once again. The money means the venue could re-open as early as next year, but more funding is still needed to complete its restoration.
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$18-MILLION COMPENSATION PACKAGE ANNOUNCED FOR BEEKEEPERS
The honey bee industry has welcomed news of an $18-million compensation package, to help rebuild hives impacted by the Varroa Mite. The fact that the scheme will benefit both commercial AND recreational beekeepers – seen as a key part of the recovery process.
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SES REPAIR MAITLAND LEVEE AFTER LEAK DETECTED
Closer to home, residents in Maitland’s south are tonight breathing a sigh of relief – after a nervous wait to see whether a leak in the town’s levee could be patched. It comes as other communities, continue their cleanup – with a familiar face stopping in, to offer reassurance.
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DISNEY ON ICE BRINGS THE MAGIC BACK TO NEWCASTLE
After a two year hiatus, ‘Disney on Ice’ has made a colourful return to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Organisers say ticket sales are through the roof, with 30 THOUSAND magic-seekers expected, over the show’s four-day stint.
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PENSIONERS TO PAY FULL PRICE FOR RAT TESTS FROM JULY 31
Rapid Antigen Tests will no longer be free to concession-card holders, come July 31. The Federal Government slashed costs to pensioners in January – but, at this stage, the six-month program WON’T be extended.
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FLOOD DEVASTATED NORTHERN RIVERS SCHOOLS FACE YEARS BEFORE RECOVERY
In a new series, NBN News is highlighting the efforts to rebuild the flood-ravaged Northern Rivers community. Here, Olivia Grace-Curran and Josephine Shannon visit schools in the area facing the dual problem of displaced students and buildings damaged beyond repair. Four months on from the day the New South Wales Northern Rivers was swallowed by floodwaters and students across…
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HUNTER WORKERS JOIN STATEWIDE STRIKES FOR BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS
Some Hunter commuters had their journeys delayed by up to 40 minutes today, as industrial action took place on Sydney’s rail network. Meanwhile, dozens of nurses joined THEIR statewide action… gathering at John Hunter Hospital to demand the government’s attention.
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MARK HUGHES OPENS $25-MILLION CANCER RESEARCH CENTRE
It’s already raised millions for the fight against brain cancer – now the Mark Hughes Foundation is taking that to the next level. It’s partnered with the University of Newcastle to set up a $25-million research centre – something the former NRL star himself describes as a ‘game-changer’.