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REPORTED SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON THE RISE IN THE HUNTER
Alarming new figures show a significant increase in the number of sexual assaults reported in the Hunter Valley over the past two years. The New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has released its quarterly update, revealing in the 24 months to March this year, there were 639 reports of sexual assault across…
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HUNTER NURSES PROTEST WAGE FREEZE
It’s feared the wage freeze, now headed to the Industrial Relations Commission, will hit regional areas the hardest. Hunter nurses today joined colleagues across the state, voicing their concerns.
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HUNTER FATHER CHARGED WITH COMMERCIAL DRUG SUPPLY
A Hunter father is tonight back at his family home, where police allegedly uncovered more than 200 vials of anabolic steroids. Harley Randle was today granted bail, as he faces a serious drug charge.
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THE FIRST SNOWFLAKES OF THE WINTER SEASON FALL IN THE NORTH WEST
It’s been an icy start to winter, with snow falling in parts of the north west. Locals snapped pictures of light dustings at Armidale, Walcha and Guyra. Snow also fell over the Moonbi ranges, where one family built a snowman. (VISION ONLY)
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HUNTER TOURISM OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Port Stephens is bracing itself for a long weekend rush as families seize the chance to holiday in New South Wales. The lifting of domestic travel restrictions is expected to drive tourists to the Hunter, and businesses are ready.
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20 ADDITIONAL CCTV CAMERAS TO BE INSTALLED ACROSS THE TAMWORTH REGION
More than 20 security cameras will be installed in cities and towns across the north-west within months, as part of an expansion of the region’s CCTV network. The cameras can get a clear shot of a car number plate from a kilometre away.
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MAN ARRESTED OVER HIGH SPEED POLICE PURSUITS
A man has been charged over two pursuits through Port Stephens last night. Police tried to stop a blue Holden Cruise on Trafalgar Street at Nelson bay, just before 11 o’clock for a random breath test. The driver failed to stop, but police later found the car in Fingal Bay. Officers tried to stop the…
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FIREFIGHTERS PUT OUT M1 TRUCK FIRE
Fire crews have extinguished a fire on the M1 at Mooney Mooney, after a truck caught alight around 1pm. Motorists are urged to avoid the M1 Pacific Motorway, as the northbound lane remains closed. It’s not yet known what sparked the blaze, but there are no reported injuries. More information to come.
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BUSHFIRE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES ENCOURAGED TO REACH OUT
New South Wales police is joining with Lifeline Australia to raise awareness for suicide prevention. 12 highway patrol vehicles will be branded with highly-visible stickers to promote Lifeline’s ’13 HELP’ (13 43 57) phone number, to help people in bushfire affected communities. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, says it’s important people know…
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MAITLAND MAN CHARGED WITH COMMERCIAL DRUG SUPPLY
A man will face court, after a commercial quantity of anabolic steroids was allegedly found in the Hunter yesterday. Police searched a home on Lapwing Street at Aberglasslyn, finding vials containing more than two litres of anabolic steroids, and a further than five litres of liquid believed to be anabolic steroids. They also found glassware…