Category: Latest NBN News
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Xavier Catholic College recognised for operating as evacuation centre & makeshift hospital in February flood disaster
Xavier Catholic College has been recognised for its contribution in February and March’s flood disasters. The school operated as an evacuation centre for up to 700 displaced residents, as well as a makeshift hospital. The school sustained infrastructure damage during that time – with the state government today locking in more than $200,000 for repairs.…
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Rock wallabies future more solid thanks to local support
Endangered marsupials on the Central Coast have had an unlikely source of help. Walkabout Wildlife Park crediting COVID Vouchers for prolonging its breeding program.
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Cessnock Stomp Festival sees its biggest turnout yet
There was plenty of foot traffic through Cessnock today – in more ways than one – for the city’s biggest street party. The Stomp Festival attracted its biggest crowd to date, and there was one event which turned plenty of heads.
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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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Emergency Services Expo brings local agencies together for community day at Brunswick Heads
The first emergency services expo has been held at Brunswick Heads today, with the aim of helping people prepare for the up-coming storm season. The day doubled as a chance for the public to meet some of the heroes from the February and March flooding disasters.
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Lake Cathie’s Patrick Dale finds recipe for success as finalist in national award
An 11-year-old from Lake Cathie has found the recipe to success in the dessert-making world. Patrick Dale was a finalist at the Teen Business Awards for an innovative product that is sure to tickle the tastebuds.
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NSW Koala Conference wraps up in Coffs Harbour
Hundreds of people from all over the state have attended the New South Wales Koala Conference in Coffs Harbour. Atttendees hearing about the plight of the endangered Australian icon – and Labor’s plan to save the animal if they win the 2023 election.
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Upgrade plans on hold for Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre
Multiple upgrades planned for the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre have been put on the back burner following last weeks federal budget. The axing of the Building Better Regions Fund, already proving to be a huge blow to the local council.
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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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Application Denied
Time is running out for the Glendell coal mine, after a bid to extend its operations beyond 2024 was knocked back. The decision, to protect Aboriginal heritage welcomed – but climate activists say there’s a long way to go.