Category: National News
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MILLIONS TO RECEIVE ONE OFF PAYMENT
Millions of eligible Australians will be getting an automatic boost to their bank balance from today. More than six million citizens will receive a one-off $250 payment from the Federal Government, designed to help ease the cost of living on items such as groceries, fuel and rent. The payment – which will cost the government…
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THE BATTLE FOR HUNTER VALLEY SEATS BEGINS
Anthony Albanese wasn’t the only leader weighing into the battle for Hunter Valley seats today. The Deputy Prime Minister also hit town – revisiting two budget promises.
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DOUBLE DEMERITS IN FULL FORCE
The Easter long weekend is almost here again, and for the first time in a couple years, travel between the states and territories is relatively unimpeded. But as friends, families and loved ones seek out some long-awaited cross-border reunions, it’s important to remember that while the Easter weekend is one of the busiest times on Australia’s roads,…
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BLOOD DONATION SHORTAGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY
There’s an alarming shortage of blood supplies across the country, sparking an urgent plea for more donors before the long weekend. Lifeblood in Newcastle is even opening its doors on Good Friday for the first time, in a desperate bid to boost supply.
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ELECTION BATTLE BEGINS IN HUNTER
The starter’s gun has been fired and the election battle is on in the Hunter. Jane Goldsmith takes a look at our five seats, and the major players.
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PRIME MINISTER VISITS THE HUNTER
Scott Morrison is on the campaign trail in the Hunter as he fights a battle on multiple fronts with the Labor premiers. The Prime Minister is yet to call the election, the Governor General says he’s waiting on a call, just like everyone else. Prime Minister Scott Morrison last night visited a Lake Macquarie pub…
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AUSTRALIANS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FOURTH COVID SHOT
In a bid to protect at-risk Australians ahead of winter, the immuno-compromised, those over the age of 65 and indigenous Australians over 50 are now eligible for their fourth Covid shot.
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BUDGET 2022
The 2022 Federal Budget has spent big to ease the number one topic on the minds and wallets of ordinary Australians: the soaring cost of living. From record fuel prices to rising grocery, housing and medical costs, the Morrison government has been under pressure to deliver a financial platform that can ease the anxious minds…
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LONG ROAD TO BRING HOME WARNIE
It’s a long road to bring home Australian cricket legend Shane Warne, and his body yesterday was moved from the holiday island of Koh Samui to Thailand’s mainland. There, an autopsy will be carried out to determine just how the 52-year-old died, as it emerged he had complained to friends of chest pains and had…
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FOSTER PARENTS OF WILLIAM TYRRELL CHARGED WITH ASSAULT – CHARGES DO NOT RELATE TO TYRRELL
William Tyrrell’s foster parents have each been charged with the assault of a child. The pair was notified of the charge via email this afternoon – it does NOT relate to the missing toddler. Following inquiries, Strike Force Rosann detectives served Court Attendance Notices on legal representatives of a 56-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man…