Category: Latest NBN News
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Lennox Point closed off while beached whale is removed
A sad sight in Lennox Head with a beached whale discovered at Lennox Point this morning. The Point was closed to the public after the mammal was removed by a crane. National Parks vets will now try to determine the beaked whale’s cause of death. (NO AUDIO)
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Woman tells jury she stabbed father to protect herself
A Hunter woman has broken down in court, while claiming she fatally stabbed her own father… because she thought he was going to kill her. Maddison Hickson has pleaded NOT guilty to murder, and today took the stand, telling the jury she was protecting herself.
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Calls for investigations after shock results in John Hunter doctors survey
There are fresh calls tonight for more staff at John Hunter Hospital, in the wake of shock survey results. Doctors say they’re under-resourced – and have given management the thumbs down – with the union calling a meeting on Friday.
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Federal budget judged by Central Coast
The federal budget promises a boost to jobs and provide better access to healthcare on the Central Coast. Locals families are hoping to make the most of relief heading their way – but are cautiously optimistic of just how far it will go.
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Budget sees Northern NSW projects get the green light
Labor says the budget is a win for the regions, with major infrastructure investment and new energy projects getting the green light. That’s despite a raft of initiatives being scrapped – and the Coalition claiming some communities have been forgotten.
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Concerns over cost of living pressures in the Hunter following Federal Budget
There’s been a mixed reaction to the Federal Budget in the Hunter. While the big spend on cleaner energy has been welcomed, questions have been raised about housing and help for small businesses.
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Flood clean up begins across the North West
Although there aren’t anymore predicted flood rises forecast for the North West… Towns are on a journey towards repair.. as they work at getting their homes and livelihoods back.
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North West MPs say Labor has forgotten the regions in budget
Meanwhile, Nationals members in the North West have slammed Labor’s first budget. They say they’ve been blindsided by the decision to defer funding for the new Dungowan Dam and leave the Building Better Regions Fund out completely.
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Mixed reaction to federal budget on the Mid North Coast
Commitments to health and education have been welcomed by the Taree community, but local members have slammed the government for cutting local projects. Road upgrades and health centres are the projects to make way – as the Labour Government keeps one eye on improving the economy.
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Marine Rescue and SES join forces for the first time after flood inquiry recommendations
For the first time ever Marine Rescue and SES have joined forces. NBN News was given an EXCLUSIVE look at how the agencies will work together when the next disaster strikes.