Category: Newcastle News
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EXPIRY LOOMING FOR DINE AND DISCOVER SCHEME
Hunter residents have been spending up the state government’s Dine and Discover Vouchers – but millions of dollars’ worth of experiences, still going unclaimed. The scheme, which was vital to keep businesses afloat following lengthy lockdowns, comes to an end in just eight days.
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MAN CHARGED AFTER PEDESTRIAN FATALITY IN MAITLAND
A man has been charged after a pedestrian was fatally hit by a truck on Cessnock Road, Maitland yesterday morning. The driver of the truck, a 47-year-old man, immediately stopped and attempted to render assistance; however, the 62-year-old man died at the scene. The truck driver was uninjured and taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory…
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TRIO STEAL BELOVED BRANXTON GOAT
A Branxton pet shop has been the target of a bizarre heist…three hooded figures captured on security vision, breaking in to steal a pregnant miniature goat. The store’s owners are calling on the public to help track down the culprits.
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HUNDREDS OF NEWCASTLE BUS DRIVERS STRIKE OVER PAY CONDITIONS
There were major disruptions to the Monday morning commute in Newcastle today, with bus drivers striking over pay conditions. Workers and school students were all impacted – but drivers say they had no other choice.
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COVID CRIPPLED TRAVEL INDUSTRY GETTING BACK ON ITS FEET
It appears the Hunter’s thirst for international travel is well and truly back. While the sector has taken a hit due to Covid, experts say demand could soon be higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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RESIDENTS CALL FOR REVISED PLAN AS APARTMENT COMPLEX AWAITS APPROVAL AT FORMER NBN SITE
A decision on the future of the former NBN site is just days away with a key planning panel to meet on Wednesday. It will decide whether to approve the 28-metre complex – something a nearby school says could pose privacy risks.
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NSW MINES RESCUE BRIGADES TEST SKILLS
From infernos in the workshop to casualties underground, Mines Rescue brigades prepare for just about anything. Today, Newcastle’s best put their skills to the test in a competition as much about training, as it is glory.
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DECISION YET TO BE MADE ON UPPER HUNTER WIND FARM
Farmers and residents have raised concerns about plans to build a major wind farm in the Upper Hunter. The project would provide renewable energy to tens of thousands of homes across the region – but locals are concerned it could negatively impact farm land.
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MAN CHARGED OVER ALLEGED SEX OFFENCES IN SINGLETON
Police have charged a man with multiple alleged sex offences, that occurred in the Hunter region, between Friday 22 April and Monday 16 May this year. Detectives first charged the 21-year-old on Thursday 9 June. Following investigations, clothing was seized from a home in Singleton Heights, during a search warrant yesterday (Thursday 16 June). An…
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HUNTER CRIME STATS SHOW JUMP IN DV ASSAULT
Frontline services say they’re not surprised by new figures, showing a jump in domestic violence assaults. It’s one of many low points in the Hunter’s latest crime report card, with break-ins and thefts from vehicles also up.