Category: Latest NBN News
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Massive scrap metal yard blaze in Grafton
Dozens of firefighters this morning worked to contain a massive blaze on the outskirts of Grafton in northern New South Wales. The fire broke out just before 6pm yesterday in a scrap metal yard, emergency services were called to a scrap metal yard on Trenayr Road, Trenayr, following reports of a fire. Fire and Rescue…
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Government sets up Upper Hunter taskforce to help region transition away from coal jobs
A leaked government document warns unemployment and income loss will spike in the Upper Hunter with the closure of coal-fired power stations. It led to some fiery debate in Canberra today – while the State Government unveiled a plan to attract new industry to the region.
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No fish but a tale: North West mates tell of boatie rescue off Port Stephens
They didn’t catch any fish, but three mates from the north west have a tale to tell after a trip to the coast. The trio saved the lives of two boaties stranded on rocks at Port Stephens, after a rogue wave knocked them into the water.
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Homes damaged, yards blanketed in sudden hailstorm at Port Macquarie
SES volunteers scrambled on the mid north coast late yesterday, after a fierce hail storm lashed Port Macquarie. Residents made 100 calls for help – many capturing the nature’s fury on camera.
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Hunter-based property developer faces court
A Hunter-based property developer has faced court, over allegations he stole from an incomplete home build at Gillieston Heights. Daniel Roberts denies the claims – pleading NOT guilty.
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Man to be sentenced for assaulting two police officers
A Caves Beach man will be sentenced next month for assaulting two police officers, during wild couple of days at Lake Macquarie. Christopher Totten was eventually arrested, trying to swim away from authorities – and initially claimed he was just fishing.
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Indigenous Voice to Parliament supported by community despite National’s decision
The National Party’s call to oppose an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has been met with criticism in the North West. Aboriginal communities say they’re disappointed they weren’t consulted – with MP, Barnaby Joyce, defending his party’s decision.
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$6.6 million worth of funding secured for new Quirindi pool
More than $6-million has been promised to build a new swimming pool in the Liverpool Plains Shire. It follows years of Council lobbying the State Government to upgrade the existing, 100-year-old pool.
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New data shows rental affordability reaches crisis point in Northern Rivers
New data shows rental affordability has reached a crisis point in the Northern Rivers. The rental affordability index released today, shows the region has been one of the hardest hit across the country.
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Funding for new Frogarium in Coffs Harbour
A new and improved frog education facility will open in Bonville next year, helping boost the region’s tourist offerings. The ‘Frogarium’… which shut due to covid restrictions in 2020, can finally re-open thanks to a sizeable State Government grant.