Category: Newcastle News
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Better access for Lake Macquarie Marine Rescue
It’s been a speed bump for Marine Rescue at Lake Macquarie for years – but the road to the organisation’s base will finally be sealed. The simple move, set to improve response times… as volunteers contend with the problems created by another access point.
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NSW Opposition spruiks local manufacturing promise in Hunter visit
Domestic manufacturing continues to be a hot topic ahead of May’s state election. Labor leader Chris Minns, spruiking his policies in the Hunter today – while touring engineering company, UGL.
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Cessnock Stomp Festival sees its biggest turnout yet
There was plenty of foot traffic through Cessnock today – in more ways than one – for the city’s biggest street party. The Stomp Festival attracted its biggest crowd to date, and there was one event which turned plenty of heads.
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Great Plastic Rescue works to save waste from landfill ahead of NSW ban
Hunter businesses are preparing to toss their single-use plastics ahead of the state-wide ban on Tuesday. But one organisation has been working to rescue items from landfill and transform them into new products.
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Hit the pavement, raise funds and help sick kids like Emma, this November
Joy can be hard to find in a hospital – but, Starlight volunteers are working to change that. This November, the charity is calling on Novocastrians to hit the pavement – and dig deep – for sick kids… in the annual ‘GO BIG’ challenge.
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Application Denied
Time is running out for the Glendell coal mine, after a bid to extend its operations beyond 2024 was knocked back. The decision, to protect Aboriginal heritage welcomed – but climate activists say there’s a long way to go.
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Hunter GP access to improve despite staff shortages
Relief is on the way for those struggling to find a GP in the Hunter. The federal government today confirmed several After Hours Access services will return, but it comes amid concerns over staff shortages and a vote of no confidence in Hunter New England Health.
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Mother and daughter escape as Lake Macquarie house goes up in flames
A mother and daughter have escaped with their lives, as flames destroyed their home at Lake Macquarie. Several pets are thought to have perished in the blaze… and a warning some viewers may find parts of this next story, confronting.
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Battle to build a container terminal at Port of Newcastle
Efforts are underway to expand the Port of Newcastle… in the hope it can add a container terminal. But the project still relies on scrapping a deal between the state government and New South Wales Ports… currently the subject of bill before parliament.
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Newcastle Airport hits new heights after funding confirmed for international terminal
Efforts to get international flights at Newcastle Airport are ramping up, on the back of federal budget cash for its expansion. $55-million was allocated for a new terminal building… and talks are underway with major carriers.