Category: Latest NBN News
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David Warby back on the Manning River for world water speed record testing
His dad’s world water speed record is within reach – Newcastle’s David Warby is back in his jet powered boat for test runs on the Manning river. Heading up the highway to Taree today, Warby put on an impressive show for onlookers.
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Teenagers charged over alleged car thefts across the Hunter
Thirteen teenagers have been thrown before the courts following a major police investigation into alleged car thefts and pursuits, filmed and shared on social media. The strike force operation stretches from the Valley, to Port Stephens, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie…And police are confident they’ve put a dent in the criminal activity.
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Man jailed over helping cover up McBride murder
It became one of the state’s most infamous missing person’s cases – when Carly McBride disappeared from the Hunter, in 20-14. Her body was found two years later – and today a man who helped her killer cover his tracks, was jailed.
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Christmas gifts donated to Manning Base Hospital
A donation of toys will make Christmas a bit brighter for sick children at Manning Base Hospital. More than 150 gifts were delivered to the children’s ward this morning, coming from the recent Coffs Harbour Special Children’s Christmas Party. “I think we get more out of it because its so exciting to bring the toys…
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Funding for dedicated palliative care ward at Wyong, ‘Elsie’s Project’ locked in
People power has won again – as the team behind Elsie’s Project has secured more than $13 million for a dedicated palliative care ward at Wyong. It comes just 18 months after such a facility opened in Gosford.
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Moderna bivalent vaccine boosting demand on the Mid Coast
The availability of a new and improved covid vaccination has demand for boosters rise on the Mid North Coast. As case numbers surge across the state, pharmacists predict more people will roll up their sleeves leading into the summer holidays
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Rail dispute
A fall out between the state’s biggest rail freight company and its staff has brought coal and bulk trains to a standstill across New South Wales. All eyes will be on Newcastle tomorrow, where the two parties will meet for a second day in a row, hoping to reach an agreement.
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Man suffers head injuries after brutal attack involving a brick in Mayfield
A 67-year-old man is recovering, after being brutally assaulted in a quiet Newcastle street. Michael Jones was attacked by a young woman, wielding a brick and he believes someone with her was filming on a mobile phone.
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Future of Historic tug boat Argos left uncertain
A group of passionate boaties is fighting to save what is believed to be the last steam-powered tug from the early 1900s. But the future of the ‘Argos’ is uncertain, with an order issued to remove it from its Brisbane Water mooring.
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Fire crews remain on scene at Doylson bushfire
Firefighters remain on scene at Doyalson after flames tore through bushland overnight. An investigation into what started it is underway.