Category: Newcastle News
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Evacuated residents return home after grain fire at Carrington silos
Firefighters have spent almost 24 hours battling a blaze at a grain terminal in the Hunter. Dozens of residents were evacuated from their Carrington homes after a dust extraction silo caught alight at the GrainCorp facility.
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Three front court over alleged crime spree in the Hunter
Three men fronted court today, charged over a crime spree at Lake Macquarie. Police allege the trio went on a rampage across four suburbs, assaulting two people and stealing a number of items.
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Newcastle shopping centre security stepping in
Customers have accused a Newcastle shopping centre of getting too heavy-handed when it comes to parking spaces. If shoppers stay longer than three hours, Waratah Village security is stepping in.
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Father’s Day preparations
Time’s ticking for those chasing a last minute gift or activity for dad, ahead of Father’s Day. Luckily there’s plenty to see and do in Newcastle this weekend.
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Hundreds gather to celebrate the life of Tony Townsend
Hundreds of people gathered at McDonald Jones Stadium today, to celebrate the life of police officer and former Knight, Tony Townsend. Members of the force, joining rugby league greats, in farewelling a much-loved member of the community.
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Broke residents kicking up heels at fundraising concert
Several weeks on from the devastating floods that hit the Hunter, the clean-up is far from over… But tonight, residents are kicking up their heels at a fundraising concert.
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Hunter nurses and midwives call for better working conditions
Thousands of Hunter nurses and midwives added their voice to calls for better working conditions. Demanding the state government take a closer look at a struggling regional workforce.
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Rate rises see fastest regional property price drop in a decade
New data shows property prices in regional New South Wales have experienced some of their steepest drops in a more than a decade. Tree and sea changers fleeing Sydney are still having an impact on affordability, as Sarah Iuliano explains.
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Spring has sprung | Colour, health and rain predicted for the season ahead
Winter is over – and its covid wave is in decline – but health experts warn it’s unclear what will happen over spring. Still, today’s change of season brought warm smiles… even though the start could be a little wet.
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Adamstown’s Barn to close next month
It’s a popular haunt for coffee lovers… known for good food and friendly staff. Now the owners of Adamstown’s Barn have announced they’re closing the doors for good, next month.