Category: Latest NBN News
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Family forced to find somewhere else to live amidst rental crisis
Finding a rental seems near impossible in parts of the North West… with the vacancy rate slipping below one per cent in Tamworth. The ongoing shortage of properties – causing big headaches for one Kootingal family.
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$10 million Lake Macquarie home to hit the market, as property prices cool
A palatial home at Lake Macquarie is set to smash local real estate records, with an asking price of around $10-million. It comes amid a seventh interest rate rise, and as regional property prices fall for the first time since early 2020… but some pockets of the Hunter are still hot property.
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Warnings that Hunter is on the verge of another covid wave
Warnings tonight the Hunter is on the verge of another covid wave, with new sub-variants detected in the region. It’s prompted a plea from health officials for everyone to play a part in keeping the community safe… particularly over the festive season.
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First information sessions held for the $800 million Resilient Homes Program leaving questions unanswered
It’s been long awaited and today the process has begun for the $800 million Resilient Homes Program. The first public consultation session held in Lismore today, but for many landholders, there’s still some questions left unanswered.
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Thomas Keneally returns to Kempsey to launch ‘Fanatic Heart’
His works have inspired Hollywood films but acclaimed Australian author, Thomas Keneally never forgets his roots. The Kempsey raised writer returned home today to launch his latest novel and share a lifetime of stories with locals.
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Recruitment to decide where Ponga plays this season
His 2022 campaign ended due to injury – and he’s missed the World Cup – so little wonder Kalyn Ponga has started pre-season several weeks early. While it’s a welcome sight for the club – it’s still working out what position he’ll play in 2023.
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Key witness takes the stand in Broadmeadow stabbing case
A key witness in a Newcastle murder trial today dismissed defence claims the victim approached the accused with a knife, before the fatal encounter. Ian Conway doesn’t deny stabbing Christopher Ward – but argues he was acting in self-defence.
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Weather concerns ahead of the Hunter’s busy summer season
The persistent rain and wild weather is causing concern for the tourism sector, going into the busy summer season. Hunter operators are hoping for a reprieve as they recover from the pandemic and unveil new investments.
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Is Manilla’s Lyn Wright the country’s kindest person?
A Manilla woman has been nominated as part of the search for Australia’s Kindest Person. Lyn Wright, has spent her winter cooking for local elderly in need, purely from the goodness of her heart.
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Members give Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent merger the green light
No redundancies or branch closures for two years – Hunter bank bosses reiterated that promise today, after members voted overwhelmingly to merge. The Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank will join forces early next year – pending regulatory approval – creating a $20-billion player on the financial stage.