Category: Latest NBN News
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Teenager speaks out after alleged assault at Charlestown skate park
A Lake Macquarie mother is calling for action after her son was violently bashed at Charlestown skate park last week. In an exclusive interview with NBN News – she and her son say security needs to be ramped up. And a warning – some viewers may find this story distressing.
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Two men involved in police pursuit shooting sentenced
Two men have been sentenced over their roles in a police shooting at Tamworth, last year. Tyson Booby and Joshua Tehoata told they don’t remember what happened because they were high.
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Avocado harvest off to a slow start
Avocado farmers are facing yet another challenge, just as they’re meant to start picking. The fruits are in plenty, but with prices dropping, producers say they’re barely breaking even.
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Recommendations given to ensure Six Cities Regions vision achievable
Industry bodies have released their wishlist for how best to better connect the state’s key cities – and drive economic growth. The Central Coast, among those regions included in the vision.
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EPA launches second investigation into Lake Macquarie fish kill
The EPA says it’s received more information from the operator of Vales Point Power Station, as it examines the latest fish kill at Lake Macquarie. Residents have been calling for clarity for weeks – and hope this investigation provides answers.
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Regional roads await reclassification
Reclassification of 15,000 kilometres of local roads across the state remain in limbo but the New South Wales government maintains progress is being made. An independant panel is yet to deliver its final report on the NSW Regional Road Transfer and Classification Review – as Central Coast roads continue to buckle under the pressure
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Police appeal for missing Lake Macquarie man
Someone out there knows something – that’s the message from police, as they appeal for help to find a missing Lake Macquarie man. Officers are treating the disappearance of Aaron Clear as suspicious… he was last seen in March 2020.
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Exercise Long Tan
A substantial part of the Upper Hunter has been transformed into a simulated warzone… for a two week training exercise. NBN News has been given exclusive access to Singleton army base, to see the Royal Australian Artillery’s high-tech weapons in action.
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Highway Patrol calls for commuters to think before they act these school holidays
Highway Patrol police have issued an early callout – urging drivers to be safe these upcoming school holidays. The warning comes amid a surge in infringements from Sydney to the Queensland border.
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Patients face long wait times at John Hunter Hospital
Patients say they’re enduring long emergency wait times at John Hunter Hospital – some, more than 10 hours. The health district has responded – saying last night alone, the E-D was dealing with a large number of complex trauma cases.