Category: Newcastle News
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Early prison release for Belmont man after fatal stabbing
A Belmont man who fatally stabbed his half-sister’s partner with two machetes, will be released from prison early after winning an appeal against the severity of his sentence. An appeals court today finding he offered to plead guilty to manslaughter, a year before he was jailed for it.
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Local Labor MP calling on the state government
It’s one of Maitland’s most significant sites, but there are fears the former hospital campus is already falling into disrepair. Local Labor MP Jenny Aitchison is calling on the state government to reveal its plans for the site – arguing it should stay in public hands.
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Oyster prices set to surge along the coast by Christmas
It’s a favourite on dining tables across Australia, but we’re already being warned oysters could be in short supply come Christmas. Many seafood shops are planning to pass on price hikes, with millions of dollars in Hunter produce lost to QX disease.
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One of the last letters from the late Queen
A Lake Macquarie woman now has a special connection to the late monarch. One of the last letters sent by Her Majesty has been delivered to the aged care resident for her 100th birthday.
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Questions raised over future of Vales Point
Questions have been raised about the future of Vales Point power station at Lake Macquarie, with its owner planning to hand over the keys. Delta Electricity has agreed to sell it to an overseas buyer, reportedly for more than $200-million.
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Pinball lovers travel to Lake Macquarie’s Pinfest
It’s called the festival of the silver ball and there’s nothing else in Australia quite like it. Hoping to get their name on as many leaderboards as possible – hundreds have travelled to Lake Macquarie for a two-day pinball convention.
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Donations for devastated cricket club after blaze at Maitland
A Hunter cricket club has lost tens of thousands of dollars in equipment in an early morning blaze. While the devastating fire comes just weeks out from the start of the cricket season, a remarkable display of community support means Maitland is likely to still head to the pitch.
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Hunter heroes recognised for decades of dedication
They’re our volunteer heroes who drop everything to help the community through our times of need. State Emergency Service members from across the Hunter today recognised for their decades of dedication.
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Questions raised over vision following indigenous teen’s arrest
Whimpering, and suffering from a head wound – shocking footage has emerged of an indigenous teenager, allegedly injured during an arrest in the Northern Rivers. Police say the incident is under investigation – and a warning, some viewers may find this next story confronting.
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First look at the final phase for Newcastle’s East End project
It’s a near billion-dollar project, set to breathe new life into Newcastle’s Hunter Street. And tonight, the design for the final stage of the East End precinct has been revealed.