Category: Newcastle News
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Man seriously injured after plane bursts into flames
A man has been seriously injured in a light plane crash in NSW’s Hunter Valley. Police believe the aircraft exploded into flames as it crashed into a field on approach to an airstrip in Luskintyre, near Maitland, about 2pm. A man, aged in his late 40s, was found lying on the ground near the wreckage.…
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Exclusive | Broadway musical “Come From Away” announces Newcastle stint
It’s won 13 awards and taken some of the world’s most acclaimed theatres by storm. ‘Come From Away’ tells the remarkable story of those affected by 9/11. Now, NBN News can exclusively reveal the Broadway musical is heading to Newcastle, next year.
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Inaugural ‘Dachshtober Long Dog Festival’ a hit in Pokolbin
Wine, cheese and…dachshunds. The Hunter Valley today welcomed hundreds of sausage dogs and their owners, to a unique event… the inaugural ‘Dachshtober Long Dog Festival.’
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Domestic violence support campaign sees record number of Hunter participants
Domestic violence support services across the Hunter say the number of calls for help are rising Today, hundreds took part in a number of walks across the region – with tens of thousands raised to help those in need.
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Newcastle Garden Awards
It’s that time of year again – when the days become longer, flowers start to bloom and our gardens come to life. Perfect conditions for the Newcastle Garden Awards – back for its second year – with judges ready to inspect the best of the best.
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Alarming new claims about John Hunter Hospital
Alarming new claims tonight from a surgeon at John Hunter Hospital… hot on the heels of a letter saying underfunding has reached crisis point. That was penned by almost 50 specialists, to shine a spotlight on what they believe is dangerously inadequate resourcing.
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Munmorah Power Station named as the site of the Waratah Super Battery
A big step in the switch to green energy today – with confirmation the Waratah Super Battery will be built on the Central Coast. The project is designed to serve as a “shock absorber” for the electricity grid – providing reliable energy to consumers from Sydney to Newcastle, as more power stations close.
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Man found guilty over Central Coast murder
A gunman who terrorised a Central Coast neighbourhood two years ago, was today found guilty of murder. A Supreme Court jury rejected Bradley White’s claim he was mentally impaired when he opened fire… killing 20-year-old Byron Tonks.
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Residents call for Italia Road revamp
Patchy and littered with potholes, residents along Italia Road – north of Raymond Terrace – fear it’s becoming more perilous by the day. More than 12 months on from a fatal crash, there are calls for a string of fixes to prevent accidents. And a warning to our indigenous viewers – this story contains the…
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NSW Police Minister devastated over brothers drug arrest
New South Wales Deputy Premier and Police Minister Paul Toole says he’s devastated at news his brother has been arrested on serious drugs charges. Joshua Toole is one of four people charged following a six-month investigation, over the alleged supply of ice across the Hunter and Central Coast.