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PETITION CALLS FOR UNIVERSITY TO VOID SEMESTER ONE
In the last 24 hours, more than 2,000 university students have signed a petition on change.org for the University of Newcastle to consider further relaxing course requirements, with a number of students unable to participate in practical subjects and face-to-face learning. The petition calls on the university to void Semester 1, award a pass mark…
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RSL ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY TO COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY AT HOME
As ANZAC Day approaches, community support is growing for the RSL campaign #StandTo. The nation-wide campaign encourages people to stand in their driveways facing east at 6am, in commemoration. The RSL has confirmed no formal organised services, commemorations, breakfasts, lunches or other activities will go ahead on April 25 across New South Wales, due to…
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KNIGHTS BROMANCE BLOSSOMS IN ISOLATION
Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga has celebrated his birthday in isolation as players adjust to living and training under the one roof. But it’s not all serious, if anything there’s more time to stir up the opposition and let bromances blossom.
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75% INCREASE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEARCHES SINCE CORONAVIRUS
Domestic violence services are being ramped up to support victims and their families as the state responds to the coronavirus threat. Attorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman said there’s been a 75% in domestic violence searches since the pandemic hit Australian shores. “We know from overseas experience, the coronavirus…
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AUSTRALIA’S COVID-19 GROWTH RATE DROPS TO 9% IN A WEEK
The growth rate of new COVID-19 cases in Australia has dropped from 25 to 30 per cent to around 9 per cent, in just over a week. There are now 4359 confirmed cases nationwide, with the death toll rising to 19 today. 50 seriously ill people are in intensive care, with 20 on ventilators, with…
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DISAPPOINTMENT OVER BEACH CROWDS
Newcastle beaches, baths and playgrounds are now off limits, in a bid to slow the spread. The decision, made by the city council today, comes after a controversial weekend
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FISHER ON TRACK FOR TOKYO 2021
Hunter wheelchair sprinter, Aimee Fisher, has received a Kurt Fearnley Scholarship for the second straight year. The Australian champion now has her sights set on qualifying for the Tokyo Paralympics – the games postponment, opening up new opportunities.
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JETS CEO SPEAKS AFTER PLAYER TESTS POSITIVE TO COVID-19
The Jets player who’s tested positive for the disease is reportedly doing well, and has been placed in isolation. The player, who hasn’t been named, was the first professional sporting star in the country to contract COVID-19.
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FAMILY ESCAPE WAMBERAL HOUSE FIRE
A Central Coast family of six woke up to the unimaginable reality that their home was up in flames last night. Thankfully the entire family made it out okay – but their home is totally destroyed.
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SLEAPY KICKS OFF FOUNDATION
As rugby league competitions continue to cancel, the spirit of the game is alive and well. Despite his own recent health scare, former South Newcastle flyer, Peter Sleap is pushing on to help others – transforming his namesake charity into a foundation.