Category: Latest NBN News
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Outback Air Race wraps up in Coffs Harbour
The Outback Air Race has wrapped up in Coffs Harbour, raising money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. More than $650,000 drummed up, to save lives, so far.
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More than $260, 000 raised during the Ronald McDonald House ‘Ride for Sick Kids’
Cyclists arrived at Newcastle’s Ronald McDonald House today – finishing the Ride for Sick Kids, and a marathon fundraising effort. The team of 25 riders, raising more than a quarter of a million dollars for kids in need across northern New South Wales.
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Novocastrians’ heartfelt messages to the Queen
Novocastrians have penned messages, as the city’s condolence book opened today. Meanwhile, one local’s among the last to receive an important letter from her Majesty.
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Lifeline hits record numbers for Suicide Awareness Walk
More than 100 New England locals have walked three kilometres, to remember loved ones who have taken their own lives. The event coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day – and saw the region’s biggest turn out yet.
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RFS preparing for the bushfire season
The Rural Fire Service is getting ready for the next bushfire season, starting next month. Today, volunteers took part in a training exercise at Charmhaven – while locals are being urged to prepare their properties.
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GNW Ultra marathon kicks off at Patonga
Dozens of runners are right now trekking through Brisbane Water bushland for the Great North Walk Ultra Marathons. Leaving Patonga at the crack of dawn this morning they’re taking on distances of up to 100 miles.
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Hunter pays tribute to the Queen
From Queens Wharf to council chambers, tributes are flowing for the Queen across the Hunter.
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Two charged over the death of 33-year-old father
A father of two has died – in an alleged stabbing murder on the Central Coast. Two people are tonight behind bars, charged over the 33-year-old’s death.
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Memories of the Queen in the New England
It was a whirlwind visit to the North West that captured the hearts of many. From meeting with school kids to official openings in Tamworth, her Majesty’s trip to the city in 1977 left a lasting impression.
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A look back on the Queen’s visits to Newcastle
During her reign, Newcastle was lucky enough to welcome Queen Elizabeth to the city on four occasions, between 1954 and 1988. NBN archival footage recording the historic visits by car, plane and ship… including opening Queen’s Wharf in 1988.