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PARENTS FIGHT TO IDENTIFY TEENAGER MURDERER
The parents of murdered teen Tania Burgess have called for her killers name to be revealed. A 32-year-old man has walked free from Cessnock Jail today almost two decades after stabbing a girl 48 times when she was on her way home from school. The killer was only 16 when he killed Tania Burgess in…
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DAY ONE OF SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS CANCELLED AFTER WILD WEATHER
Day one of Splendour In The Grass has been cancelled after extreme weather hit the New South Wales town of Byron Bay. Splendour organisers issued a statement about the decision to cancel performances on the main stages today. “A significant weather system is currently sitting off the east coast and may reach land later today bringing more…
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CHAOS AS SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS HIT WITH HEAVY RAIN
Music festival Splendour In The Grass is making its long-awaited return after an enforced pandemic hiatus – only to be hit by terrible weather conditions. Festival-goers have taken to social media complaining of waiting up to 15 hours in line in line to access festival grounds only to be told campsites have been closed. Wet and muddy…
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LONG TERM SOLUTION WANTED FOR CESSNOCK ROAD
As the Hunter slowly recovers from the flood disaster, the focus is shifting to long-term solutions. Gillieston Heights is no longer cut off, but locals want Cessnock Road raised higher… and councillors are putting pressure on the state government, to reassess its plans.
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ELTON JOHN TO HIT MCDONALD JONES STADIUM
The Rocket Man has Newcastle in his sights, Sir Elton John, adding the city to his Yellow Brick Road farewell tour. It’s a big coup for the city, the first concert to be held at McDonald Jones Stadium in decades, the result of a new deal.
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‘VERY SIGNIFICANT’ OMICRON WAVE INTENSIFIES
Health Minister Mark Butler rung the alarm bell on COVID-19 cases in Australia today as the Omicron wave coupled with a spike in influenza cases puts increased pressure on the hospital system. “As of today, there are more than 5200 Australians in hospital with COVID,” Butler said. Butler urged eligible Australians to come forward for their booster…
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TGA APPROVES MODERNA VACCINE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved Moderna’s vaccine for children aged six months to five years. Two paediatric doses of the vaccine – which contain a lower concentration of the active ingredient – have been recommended at least 28 days apart. The federal government will now wait on advice from ATAGI before rolling out…
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NSW SCHOOLS TO REMAIN COVID SMART IN TERM 3
NSW public schools will begin the new term under robust COVID-smart rules to make sure staff and students are best protected in the classroom. NSW Education Secretary Georgina Harrisson said the additional measures followed a comprehensive and independent risk assessment, consideration of school operations, as well as feedback from staff, unions and other stakeholders. As part of…
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NSW PREMIER CALLS FOR CHANGE TO ISOLATION RULES
Premier Dominic Perrottet today said it’s time to rethink the seven-day isolation period in a bid to alleviate pressure on the state’s health system. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has applauded the retention of pandemic leave payments – and called for a consideration of further change. “Certainly, during the winter months, we need to keep that…
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FEARS FOR THE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED AS COVID CASES RISE
The winter wave of covid is just weeks from its peak – with the community’s most vulnerable bracing for its impact. A Hunter transplant patient is urging locals against complacency – to keep the immunocompromised safe.