Category: Newcastle News
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HUNTER FAMILY FIGHT TO ACCESS LIFE-CHANGING TREATMENT FOR DAUGHTER WITH RARE IMMUNE DISORDER
Many of us have experienced isolation over the last two years – but for one Hunter family, it’s been a way of life for months. That’s because its youngest member has been diagnosed with a rare immune system disorder and treatment is half a world away.
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NEWCASTLE’S VICTORIA THEATRE TO RE-OPEN THANKS TO $4 MILLION STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT
Newcastle’s oldest theatre has been given a multi-million dollar boost from the state government, to welcome performances and audiences once again. The money means the venue could re-open as early as next year, but more funding is still needed to complete its restoration.
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LEGO HEAVEN AT NEWCASTLE BRICKFEST
Many of us have a life-long love of Lego, but some take it to the next level. Newcastle Brickfest has showed off the hard work of passionate builders – all the while, bringing out the inner-child in Novocastrians… to raise money for kids in need.
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HEARTACHE FOR FLOOD HIT COMMUNITIES
Gilleston Heights is still cut off and supplies are being dropped off. The SES says flood-affected residents in the Hunter could be isolated until Friday. Despite the ongoing situation, residents are banding together. Those stuck with nowhere to go, doing their best to keep spirits high.
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$18-MILLION COMPENSATION PACKAGE ANNOUNCED FOR BEEKEEPERS
The honey bee industry has welcomed news of an $18-million compensation package, to help rebuild hives impacted by the Varroa Mite. The fact that the scheme will benefit both commercial AND recreational beekeepers – seen as a key part of the recovery process.
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SES REPAIR MAITLAND LEVEE AFTER LEAK DETECTED
Closer to home, residents in Maitland’s south are tonight breathing a sigh of relief – after a nervous wait to see whether a leak in the town’s levee could be patched. It comes as other communities, continue their cleanup – with a familiar face stopping in, to offer reassurance.
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DISNEY ON ICE BRINGS THE MAGIC BACK TO NEWCASTLE
After a two year hiatus, ‘Disney on Ice’ has made a colourful return to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Organisers say ticket sales are through the roof, with 30 THOUSAND magic-seekers expected, over the show’s four-day stint.
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PENSIONERS TO PAY FULL PRICE FOR RAT TESTS FROM JULY 31
Rapid Antigen Tests will no longer be free to concession-card holders, come July 31. The Federal Government slashed costs to pensioners in January – but, at this stage, the six-month program WON’T be extended.
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DEADLY BEE PARASITE VARROA MITE DETECTED IN NARRABRI
The deadly Varroa mite has made its way to the North West – beehive testing, confirming, it’s been detected in Narrabri. It’s a discovery local beekeepers were hoping to dodge – after days of monitoring the biosecurity threat, from afar.
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MAYFIELD JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB SPEAKS OUT OVER EXORBITANT GROUND FEES
A Newcastle soccer club has spoken out – claiming it’s paying more than its fair share, in ground fees. The Mayfield crew says lighting, alone, is costing the club more than $20,000 a year – leaving it no choice, but to pass costs on to the community.