Category: Latest NBN News
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1000 kilometre ride for dementia support
A Central Coast pastor is using his love of cycling to raise awareness for dementia – riding hundreds of kilometes in just a few days. It’s hoped the marathon cycle will generate needed funds to support people living with the condition.
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Shoal Bay bartender avoids jail for selling cocaine
A Hunter bartender caught selling cocaine to patrons while off-duty has avoided jail. The 42-year-old is now back working at the popular Shoal Bay watering hole, where he was busted by police.
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Hundreds rally seeking better pay and conditions at UoN, TAFE
The Hunter is headed for an education crisis, according to tertiary sector unions. From TAFE to university campuses, today teachers walked off the job, saying conditions and pay aren’t keeping up with workloads.
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Major development approved for Lake Macquarie’s ‘Trinity Point’
A hidden gem on the shores of Lake Macquarie is set for revamp… with a potential pricetag of half a BILLION dollars. Trinity Point has been approved to house an 188-port marina, but it’s just the start of a local developer’s plans.
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Last day for Tamworth’s Heaven Can Wait Animal Shelter
After years of rehoming dogs, Tamworth’s Heaven Can Wait Animal Shelter is closing its doors. Operators Brett and Kate Davies are hoping other like-minded locals fill the void – as they move into retirement.
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Insurance Council of Australia runs sessions in Northern Rivers to speed up claims
It’s been labelled Australia’s second-most costly natural disaster and seven months on from the floods, some Northern Rivers residents are still waiting for insurance claims to be approved. In a bid to help speed up the process, companies joined the country’s peak body to meet with customers today.
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‘Chloe’s Challenge’ re-launched for Tamworth warrior
One blood donation is what it took to save a young Tamworth girl’s life. Chloe Brown lives with a serious bacterial infection and now she’s urging the community to help her and others, by rolling up their sleeves.
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Creating a dementia-friendly Port Macquarie
Thousands of Mid North Coast residents are living with dementia and this week, action is being taken to break down the stigma. One Port Macquarie group is running a campaign to raise awareness.
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Grafton TAFE teachers walk off the job
Grafton TAFE teachers have joined others across the state walking off the job, protesting against workload and pay. They are asking the New South Wales Government to come back to the negotiating table, and fix what they say, is a broken system.
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Upper Hunter businessman spared prison term
An Upper Hunter businessman has been spared a prison term for his role in a drug supply ring. Hamish Le Poer Trench was arrested following a $12,000 cocaine deal – with the drugs set to be sold at a major event.