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MEET THE HUNTER’S ROYAL SUPERFAN, JAN
It’s not just London pulling out all the stops for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 17,000 kilometres away in the Hunter, a royal superfan is throwing a party… in a house decked out, top to bottom, in memorabilia.
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THE SHABBY SHACK SELLING CHEAP IN HEXHAM
It’s a price you’ll rarely come across in a market this hot… A Hexham house is listed for just $100,000. The deceased estate backs onto a rail line, has no windows and despite its future owner facing a huge clean up, agents say interest is high.
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RESIDENTS FED UP OVER TYRE SLASHINGS
From Mayfield to Merewether, tyre fitters are busier than usual – for all the wrong reasons. Rubber’s being slashed on a near daily basis – putting residents out of pocket… and leaving some weighing up whether to leave the neighbourhood.
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McDONALDS CUSTOMER SPEAKS OUT FOLLOWING UNPLEASANT SURPRISE
A late night coffee trip has turned into a nightmare for a McDonald’s customer in the Hunter. Tash Murrell says she was disgusted by the state of the restaurant in Williamtown – which was littered with mess… and mice.
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FREE FLU JAB ROLLED OUT IN THE HUNTER AS CASES SURGE DRAMATICALLY
Winter is here – and health workers are preparing to battle a wave of covid and the flu for the first time. It comes as Hunter residents are urged to take advantage of the free flu jab, available from today.
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NSW AUSTRALIAN PARAMEDIC ASSOCIATION HALFWAY THROUGH INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Hunter paramedics seeking more pay and better working conditions have reached the halfway point in their industrial action. It’s part of a statewide campaign, currently before the Industrial Relations Commission… in the latest front for our stretched health network.
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WHALE WATCHING SEASON BEGINS WITH A SPLASH
It’s an opportunity that only comes around twice a year and you’ve got to be quick to seize the chance. Migrating humpback whales are currently putting on a show off our coast and today NBN News joined the first tour of the season, out of Newcastle.
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SOGGY SEASON START SPARKS STRIFE FOR SPORTS CLUBS
Community sporting clubs, recovering from Covid disruptions, are being dealt another blow… with a soggy season start closing fields and washing out games. Officials say they need more cash to improve their facilities – and better prepare for the wet weather.
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CANCER TREATMENT FACILITY OFFERS RELIEF TO THOSE SUFFERING PAINFUL FOOT DISEASE
A cancer treatment faciity in the Hunter has started a program to help those suffering from a rare, debilitating foot disease. Genesis Care is using radiation therapy to treat the condition, and help more locals get back on their feet.
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CESSNOCK FIREFIGHTERS FAREWELLED BY HUNDREDS
A firefighter who trained thousands who would go on to serve on the frontline has been farewelled in Cessnock today. Neil Lawler’s service was a tribute to the profession that he loved – with colleagues travelling from all over the state, to pay their respects.