Category: Latest NBN News
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Clarence prison officers strike over pay and working conditions
Dozens of prison officers walked off the job at Australia’s biggest jail today – protesting over pay and working conditions. The rally by staff at Clarence Correctional Centre coincided with alarming claims by a former prison dog handler.
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Jury shown footage of fatal shooting on Central Coast
A jury has been shown the dramatic moment a father fired a barrage of bullets into a Central Coast street – killing a 20-year-old man. Bradley White is on trial, accused of murdering Byron Tonks – and we warn some viewers may find the footage in this next story confronting.
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Hay bales trucked to Clarence Valley and Northern Rivers farmers
Farmers across the Clarence Valley and Northern Rivers can breathe easier tonight – following the delivery of thousands of hay bales. Feed for Friends and Aussie Hay Runners, partnering to make a special delivery to those still picking up the pieces after February’s floods.
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Vets warn Hunter residents of dangers amid tick spike
There’s a desperate warning from Hunter vets tonight – check your pet’s tick prevention measures are up to date. Wet weather has brought out more of the parasites, with animal hospitals seeing several cases a week.
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National Motorcycle Rally debuts in Tamworth
It’s been three years in the making but the National Motorcycle Rally has finally come to life in Tamworth. Bike Riders rolling in from all corners of the country to be a part the innugural event.
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Wee Waa residents remain isolated after flooding
A Wee Waa resident has spoken up, after being isolated in his town for more than a week. He says it’s time the State Government to declare the Narrabri L-G-A a flood disaster zone.
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Lifeline encouraging residents to challenge themselves this mental health month
Tomorrow marks the start of Mental Health month and lifeline has already thrown down the gauntlet to Central Coast residents. The October Challenge aims to not only improve your own health but also raise funds for the service to help combat its rise daily phone calls.
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Cane toads trying to make a home at Lake Macquarie
We’re being urged to keep a lookout for cane toads, as authorities scramble to stop them moving in and multiplying at Lake Macquarie. Three more have been found at Mandalong, taking the total to 20 – the largest colony south of Grafton since 2010.
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Police pursuit comes to crashing end
A 31-year-old man has been arrested after a police chase through four towns across the Northern Rivers. The pursuit, coming to a crashing end in a Tyalgum paddock.
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Coast hit by hail as SES unveils new warning system
Hail has battered parts of the Central Coast and southern Lake Macquarie after a storm cell unleashed Wednesday night… then split in two. Thankfully there was no major damage – the tempest coming, just as the SES unveils a new warning system.