Category: Newcastle News
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Charity Christmas hampers stolen from Cessnock op shop
Op shop volunteers have been left stunned, after one or more Christmas grinches broke into their Cessnock store. The target, two large hampers, donated to help those doing it tough this festive season… and spread a little cheer.
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Motorcyclist killed after crash with allegedly stolen ute in Lake Macquarie
A nightmare scenario has played out for a family, with a loved one dead after his motorbike was hit by a ute, allegedly stolen. The crash – at Lake Macquarie – has sparked a critical incident investigation, as police were following the ute in the lead-up
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Flood affected Broke residents face Christmas in caravans
Many residents of the Hunter village of Broke will not be able to get back into their homes this Christmas. Nearly five months on from the Wollombi Brook’s worst flooding in 70 years, they’re still waiting for news on when they can rebuild.
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Man faces sentencing over baby’s death
A man, found guilty over the death of a baby boy at New Lambton, has told a court he has nightmares and wishes he could have done more to help the child. Jie Smith will be sentenced next week for manslaughter – after being acquitted of murder.
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Aboriginal educator honoured in Sydney
Known to many as ‘Uncle’, John Lester has been an institution in Australian education for more than four decades. Today his career came full circle – honoured for his dedication to the sector, and expanding students’ understanding of Aboriginal culture.
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Government sets up Upper Hunter taskforce to help region transition away from coal jobs
A leaked government document warns unemployment and income loss will spike in the Upper Hunter with the closure of coal-fired power stations. It led to some fiery debate in Canberra today – while the State Government unveiled a plan to attract new industry to the region.
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No fish but a tale: North West mates tell of boatie rescue off Port Stephens
They didn’t catch any fish, but three mates from the north west have a tale to tell after a trip to the coast. The trio saved the lives of two boaties stranded on rocks at Port Stephens, after a rogue wave knocked them into the water.
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Hunter-based property developer faces court
A Hunter-based property developer has faced court, over allegations he stole from an incomplete home build at Gillieston Heights. Daniel Roberts denies the claims – pleading NOT guilty.
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Man to be sentenced for assaulting two police officers
A Caves Beach man will be sentenced next month for assaulting two police officers, during wild couple of days at Lake Macquarie. Christopher Totten was eventually arrested, trying to swim away from authorities – and initially claimed he was just fishing.
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“Someone you met only once in a lifetime”: Friends remember woman who died at Jesmond Woolworths
The woman who died at a Hunter Woolworths last week is being remembered as a bright light in the lives of those who knew her. The 39-year-old had moved to the country from South Africa, and was about to become an Australian citizen. Mmalerato Harrison’s loved ones say she was “someone you met only once…