Category: Newcastle News
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Key witness takes the stand in Broadmeadow stabbing case
A key witness in a Newcastle murder trial today dismissed defence claims the victim approached the accused with a knife, before the fatal encounter. Ian Conway doesn’t deny stabbing Christopher Ward – but argues he was acting in self-defence.
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Weather concerns ahead of the Hunter’s busy summer season
The persistent rain and wild weather is causing concern for the tourism sector, going into the busy summer season. Hunter operators are hoping for a reprieve as they recover from the pandemic and unveil new investments.
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Members give Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent merger the green light
No redundancies or branch closures for two years – Hunter bank bosses reiterated that promise today, after members voted overwhelmingly to merge. The Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank will join forces early next year – pending regulatory approval – creating a $20-billion player on the financial stage.
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Daughter found not guilty of father’s murder
There’s been a dramatic and tearful conclusion to the trial of a young woman, who fatally stabbed her father in the Hunter last year. Today Maddison Hickson was found NOT guilty of murder – and we warn some viewers may find parts of this story confronting.
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Furious Hamilton South residents speak out over dumped asbestos
There’s been an alarming development in the kerbside dumping, littering a Hamilton South street. Today a specialist clean-up crew was called in, after locals found a garbage pile riddled with asbestos.
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Second man charged over alleged $20m Newcastle drug import after diver’s death
A second man has been charged over an alleged $20 million cocaine importation as a probe into the death of a diver in Newcastle continues. Professional scuba diver Bruno Borges Martins was found unresponsive in the Hunter River with 54 kilograms of cocaine nearby on May 9, police allege. Police investigating the alleged smuggling operation and the 31-year-old Brazillian’s death arrested a 20-year-old…
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Man on trial for fatally stabbing friend with hunting knife
A court has heard claims a Newcastle man fatally stabbed his friend, because he feared for his own life. Ian Conway is on trial in the Supreme Court, charged with murder – but he argues he was defending himself.
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The Hunter pauses for Melbourne Cup
The Hunter paused for the Melbourne Cup – whether it was at homes, parties or long lunches across the region… Many businesses even enjoying a day at the pub, instead of the office.
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Nelson Bay pedestrian bridge to be knocked down
It’s long been a crucial link between Nelson Bay’s waterfront and town centre, but now a footbridge over the holiday haven’s main drag is going for good. Business owners are worried their trade will suffer and that traffic will come to a standstill.
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Newcastle’s seriously spooky Halloween house
The decorations are up… the costumes donned… and the bowls are full of lollies, ready for trick or treating tonight. Every town or suburb has a street that goes all out for Halloween… and in Newcastle, there’s one seriously spooky house.