Category: Latest NBN News
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Investigations into Hunter Helicopter crash
The aviation community is reeling tonight, following news an experienced helicopter pilot has died in a tragic crash in the Hunter Valley. Tributes are flowing for 51-year-old Peter Wieland, who built an international aviation company based on the Central Coast. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has now deployed a team of investigators from Canberra –…
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Work begins for $11 million Walcha Dam
It battled a three-year drought – now, work has commenced to ensure Walcha is better protected next time around. After six years of campaigning, shovels have finally hit the ground on a brand-new dam – set to supply the town with greater water security.
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Hunter man sentenced for murdering girlfriend in drug induced psychosis
Emerald Wardle was young and in love, but her life was cut tragically short by the man she trusted the most – her boyfriend. Today Jordan Miller was jailed for 20-years for murdering Ms Wardle while he was in a drug induced psychosis – having taken drugs less than two-weeks earlier.
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‘Dress for Success’ saved by community support
The community has rallied behind a beloved Hunter charity – empowering women. ‘Dress for Success’ was on the verge of closure before a public fundraiser not only saved it… but allowed it to thrive.
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Residents fight to stop development at Hilldale
It’s a quiet country town with no more than two-hundred residents, but some in Hilldale are concerned that peace is under threat. They’re fighting a development application for a transport depot, while a nearby quarry expansion is one step closer to approval.
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Tamworth Muay Thai boxer wins Sydney bout
Tamworth’s Colt Northey has left an impression on the Australian Moy Thai fighting community – taking out his first Sydney bout. The win has been eight years in the making – but the 21-year old doesn’t plan on waiting that long to make another appearance in the ring.
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Change in government planning rules to help agricultural tourism businesses stay viable
It’s been a tough few years for the tourism industry, but a new shakeup of planning rules is hoped to help some Hunter operators stay viable. The state government making it cheaper and easier for agricultural businesses to diversify and attract more visitors.
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Fundraiser for 3-year-old Alfie will go towards a car
Three year old Alfie Jones has battled a rare muscle disorder for most of his life… leaving him unable to walk and using a feeding tube. Now his family and friends are hosting a fundraiser, to help him get around Tamworth a little easier.
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Central Coast dams runneth over
Central Coast water storages have never been healthier, sitting at 100% and regularly spilling. Council is reassuring riverside communities there are measures in place to protect them, especially with more rain forecast.
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Caravan destroyed in fire at Shannon Brook
A caravan has been completely destroyed after it was engulfed by flames overnight in South Casino. Firefighters were called to Shannon Brook just after 8:30 p-m. The blaze took an hour to be extinguished. (NO AUDIO)