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Second man charged over alleged $20m Newcastle drug import after diver’s death
A second man has been charged over an alleged $20 million cocaine importation as a probe into the death of a diver in Newcastle continues. Professional scuba diver Bruno Borges Martins was found unresponsive in the Hunter River with 54 kilograms of cocaine nearby on May 9, police allege. Police investigating the alleged smuggling operation and the 31-year-old Brazillian’s death arrested a 20-year-old…
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Man on trial for fatally stabbing friend with hunting knife
A court has heard claims a Newcastle man fatally stabbed his friend, because he feared for his own life. Ian Conway is on trial in the Supreme Court, charged with murder – but he argues he was defending himself.
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Nelson Bay pedestrian bridge to be knocked down
It’s long been a crucial link between Nelson Bay’s waterfront and town centre, but now a footbridge over the holiday haven’s main drag is going for good. Business owners are worried their trade will suffer and that traffic will come to a standstill.
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‘Biggest tick’ vet has ever seen found on dog in the Northern Rivers
A little Jack Russell is lucky to be alive after a giant tick and its smaller companion caused the dog to suffer paralysis. Lennox Head Vet Clinic said it was the “biggest tick” staff had ever seen and made for a Halloween nightmare for the pup’s owners. Photos show the two ticks found on the little Jack…
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NSW Opposition spruiks local manufacturing promise in Hunter visit
Domestic manufacturing continues to be a hot topic ahead of May’s state election. Labor leader Chris Minns, spruiking his policies in the Hunter today – while touring engineering company, UGL.
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Great Plastic Rescue works to save waste from landfill ahead of NSW ban
Hunter businesses are preparing to toss their single-use plastics ahead of the state-wide ban on Tuesday. But one organisation has been working to rescue items from landfill and transform them into new products.
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Hit the pavement, raise funds and help sick kids like Emma, this November
Joy can be hard to find in a hospital – but, Starlight volunteers are working to change that. This November, the charity is calling on Novocastrians to hit the pavement – and dig deep – for sick kids… in the annual ‘GO BIG’ challenge.
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Mother and daughter escape as Lake Macquarie house goes up in flames
A mother and daughter have escaped with their lives, as flames destroyed their home at Lake Macquarie. Several pets are thought to have perished in the blaze… and a warning some viewers may find parts of this next story, confronting.
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Battle to build a container terminal at Port of Newcastle
Efforts are underway to expand the Port of Newcastle… in the hope it can add a container terminal. But the project still relies on scrapping a deal between the state government and New South Wales Ports… currently the subject of bill before parliament.
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Newcastle Airport hits new heights after funding confirmed for international terminal
Efforts to get international flights at Newcastle Airport are ramping up, on the back of federal budget cash for its expansion. $55-million was allocated for a new terminal building… and talks are underway with major carriers.