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O’DONOVAN SEES POSITIVES IN THE A-LEAGUE SHUTDOWN
The A-League is in a precarious financial position as the sport’s shutdown continues, but one star believes this could be the opportunity it needs. Roy O’Donovan wants to see the league use the break to re-focus.
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TODDLER TESTS POSITIVE TO COVID-19 IN HUNTER NEW ENGLAND
A three-year-old girl is the first child under 10-years-old to test positive to COVID-19 in the Hunter New England Health District. The toddler has mild symptoms, and contracted the disease from her parents, who were previously diagnosed. Public Health Physician, Dr Dave Durrheim says it’s a timely reminder kids are susceptible to the virus. “Across…
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NSW FARMERS PUSH FOR NEW STIMULUS PACKAGE TO ASSIST AG INDUSTRY
The New South Wales Farmers Association is calling for a new stimulus package, to support the agriculture industry through the shut-down. The proposed package would include funding for weed and pest control, fencing, infrastructure and improved accommodation for labourers. The association says the deal would allow production to continue, as well as enhance the quality…
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MAN ARRESTED IN SWEEPING POLICE RAIDS
Several properties have been raided across Newcastle, as part of an investigation into an attempted murder in Sydney. The operation resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old man who’s expected to be charged.
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TIMBERLINA MAKES A LIVING FROM ONLINE EVENTS
The Hunter’s entertainment industry has been hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions, but some performers have found new ways to make a living. Newcastle drag queen Timberlina has put one of her most popular events online – and it’s the first of its kind in the world.
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MARYLAND STREET SHUT AMID HIGH RISK OPERATION
A quiet suburban street in Maryland was this morning flooded with armoured police vehicles as officers carried out a major police operation. The incident unfolded at around 9am this morning when armed officers surrounded a house on Maryland Drive. The street was shut off for over two hours as police executed a high-risk search warrant.…
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POLICE TO PROBE CBD HOTEL BLAZE
24 hours on, investigators are no closer to determining what sparked a massive fire in Newcastle’s vacant CBD Hotel. Major roads were closed and nearby buildings evacuated, as firefighters battled the blaze.
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NEIGHBOURS BLAME SQUATTERS FOR CBD HOTEL FIRE
Neighbours of Newcastle’s CBD Hotel have blamed squatters for a large blaze which ripped through the premises last night. The fire broke out inside the abandoned Hunter Street venue, just after 5:30 yesterday evening. Six fire trucks and dozens of firefighters battled the blaze for several hours. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. More than 100…
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THE QUEEN: “WE WILL MEET AGAIN”
Queen Elizabeth II has drawn on her memories of the Second World War, to deliver a powerful message of unity to the people of the UK, and the Commonwealth, during the global coronavirus pandemic. The address, made from Windsor Castle, was the fourth of its kind the Queen has made during her 75-year reign. Her…
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NSW POLICE LAUNCH CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE RUBY PRINCESS DEBACLE
NSW Police have launched a criminal investigation into the docking of the Ruby Princess in Circular Quay last month, which has resulted in more than 600 cases of Coronavirus nationwide. New South Wales Police Commissioner, Mick Fuller, said the investigation would help explain why more than 2700 passengers on board to disembark in Sydney and…