Category: Headlines
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COAL MAKING WAY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY IN HUNTER VALLEY
It’s no secret the Hunter Valley is on the verge of a seismic shift, as coal makes way for renewable energy. But while a transition is all but certain, the candidates vying for votes this election couldn’t have more different views on the region’s future. Jane Goldsmith met with them.
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ELECTION CRITICAL FOR HUNTER MINING AND ENERGY FUTURE
In less than two weeks, voters in the Hunter will head to the polls for an election seen as critical in deciding the region’s future. The mining and energy sectors are front and centre, as are the workers they employ. Jane Goldsmith visited the communities that will be pivotal at the polling booth to see…
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MAN CHARGED OVER WALLSEND SUPERMARKET ASSAULT
A man has been charged with assaulting an employee at a Newcastle supermarket. Police allege the worker was hit with a shopping basket, before suffering a medical episode which left him fighting for life.
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MILLIONS TO RECEIVE ONE OFF PAYMENT
Millions of eligible Australians will be getting an automatic boost to their bank balance from today. More than six million citizens will receive a one-off $250 payment from the Federal Government, designed to help ease the cost of living on items such as groceries, fuel and rent. The payment – which will cost the government…
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NOBBYS BEACH WELCOMES 30,000 FOR ANZAC DAY
In Newcastle, there was a sight to behold on Nobbys Beach, as it welcomed back a crowd of nearly 30,000 people for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service. It’s the first time in three years the community has been able to come together in such a way, to reflect and remember.
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SECOND STAGE OF MAITLAND CANCER CENTRE UP AND RUNNING
When undergoing cancer treatment, having fewer stops on your journey can make all the difference. Now the second stage of a new cancer centre at Maitland – providing diagnostic services – is up and running… with planning underway to expand care even further.
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PARTY ISN’T DYING DOWN ON DAY 4 OF FESTIVAL
Day four of Tamworth’s Country Music Festival, and the party isn’t dying down – with free events to celebrate its 50th birthday. With everyone still recovering from last night’s Golden Guitar Awards, where Troy Cassar-Daley made history
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TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL HITS NEW HEIGHTS
The Tamworth Country Music Festival hits new heights tonight, with the staging of the famous Golden Guitar Awards. Last year it was staged virtually, so it’s extra special for the festival’s 50th birthday to have the stars and fans turn out. The festival itself is buzzing, with a rising star recognized today… and an icon…
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HUNTER BUSINESSES WELCOME ISOLATION CHANGES
Hunter businesses have welcomed the changes to isolation requirements, after grappling with staff shortages for months. There’s also hopes it will give another boost to their income.
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LAKE MAC PROPERTIES IN SHORT SUPPLY
Lake Macquarie residents are facing homelessness, with rents and prices sky-high, and properties in short supply. It comes as both major parties announce they’ll expand the first home buyers scheme, to give people more chances to enter the market.