Category: Newcastle News
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Anti-Semitic graffiti found in Port Stephens
Anti-Semitic graffiti, found on a sign at Port Stephens, has left locals outraged. Police are now investigating what they say, is a hate crime.
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Deadline extended to determine Pleasant Mine expansion after new animal species discovered
A decision on a proposed expansion of Muswellbrook’s Mount Pleasant Mine has been pushed back – after a new species was discovered in the area. The Independent Planning Commission – today putting the brakes on the process.
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Tamworth man charged after Hunter crime spree
A Tamworth man, charged over an alleged crime spree across the Hunter, remains behind bars tonight after making a failed bid for bail. Trae Reid is accused a spate of robberies – including one where a worker was stabbed.
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POLICE SEARCHING FOLLOWING BOTCHED RAM RAID
Police are searching for two young men, following a botched ram raid at a homemakers centre in Newcastle. The bandits broke into a nearby home and stole a car… before setting their sights on a bigger target.
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GREEN HYDROGEN HUB UNDER THREAT
The Coalition claims the Port of Newcastle’s green hydrogen hub is under threat. It’s accused Labor of failing to confirm whether it will honour a multi-million dollar commitment for the project… but the port is confident the new government will come good.
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HUNTER BUSINESSES STRAINING UNDER JOBS SHORTAGE
As the federal government prepares to host a jobs summit next week, Hunter businesses say they’re still crying out for staff. The shortages are being felt across all sectors – with the job vacancy rate at a record high.
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MANNERING PARK LOCALS STILL FINDING DEAD MARINE LIFE
Investigations into the mass fish kill at Mannering Park suggest it’s due to natural causes. But weeks on from the devastating event, locals say they’re far from convinced – still finding dead marine life washing up on the shore.
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MAJOR SHORTAGE OF PORT STEPHENS ROCK OYSTERS
Diners are facing a major shortage of Sydney Rock Oysters from Port Stephens over the warmer months. Producers describe it as “the perfect storm” – a parasite outbreak and flood disasters, decimating the local industry.
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LOCKOUT LAW TRIAL A SUCCESS IN NEWCASTLE
A trial of relaxed lockout laws in Newcastle still has two months to go, but it’s already being hailed a success. But some residents are concerned it’s creating a pattern, with more venues now pushing to extend their hours.
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‘HUNTER PARK’ PLANS PUSHING AHEAD
Venues New South Wales is pushing ahead with plans for Hunter Park – a multi-million dollar sports and entertainment precinct at Broadmeadow. It’s now hoped the effort to secure funding may only be helped, by the fallout from the battle for the NRL’s biggest game.