Category: Newcastle News
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More than $260, 000 raised during the Ronald McDonald House ‘Ride for Sick Kids’
Cyclists arrived at Newcastle’s Ronald McDonald House today – finishing the Ride for Sick Kids, and a marathon fundraising effort. The team of 25 riders, raising more than a quarter of a million dollars for kids in need across northern New South Wales.
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Novocastrians’ heartfelt messages to the Queen
Novocastrians have penned messages, as the city’s condolence book opened today. Meanwhile, one local’s among the last to receive an important letter from her Majesty.
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Hunter pays tribute to the Queen
From Queens Wharf to council chambers, tributes are flowing for the Queen across the Hunter.
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‘NINJA’ trial testing shorter treatment schedules for prostate cancer patients
Prostate is the most common cancer impacting Australian men, and one of the deadliest… making treatment vital. Now Hunter researchers are trialling a new approach which slashes the number of radiotherapy sessions, making it easier for patients travelling from regional areas.
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Hunter cancer charities cars vandalised
A two-man smashing spree, lasting just minutes, has left two Hunter cancer charities grappling with damage bills in the thousands. Two cars were vandalised, and a third was targeted… tonight police are investigating.
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“R U OK?” | Hunter locals gather in support of mental health
It’s the day of the year where people across Australia ask each other – R U OK? And Hunter residents embraced the mental health initiative… with everything from a “wellness walk”, to a barbeque and art therapy.
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Urgent calls from Newcastle dog rescue group
A Newcastle dog rescue group has issued an urgent call for more foster carers. It says it desperately needs help to give pets a second chance at life… as the cost of living and housing hits owners hard.
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From non-verbal to one of the state’s best in just 18 months
A New South Wales student who was once unable to communicate has earned a prestigious education award. Charles Mury was among an elite group of 40 selected to receive a minister’s award for excellence, open to students across the state’s public education system. Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said Charles was the first ever recipient on the…
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Movie nights numbered for Heddon Greta Drive-In
The scene of everything from first-date jitters to families sharing jaffas, the Heddon Greta Drive-In has welcomed movie lovers for decades. But now those nights are numbered, with the site sold to make way for a proposed housing development.
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Authorities investigate a second fish kill at Lake Macquarie
Authorities are investigating a potential second fish kill at Lake Macquarie, after receiving reports of hundreds of fish washing up at Mannering Park yesterday. Residents have questioned whether a nearby power station could have caused it. It’s the second incident in one month, after thousands were discovered dead in early August. A video obtained exclusively…