Category: Newcastle News
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McDONALDS CUSTOMER SPEAKS OUT FOLLOWING UNPLEASANT SURPRISE
A late night coffee trip has turned into a nightmare for a McDonald’s customer in the Hunter. Tash Murrell says she was disgusted by the state of the restaurant in Williamtown – which was littered with mess… and mice.
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FREE FLU JAB ROLLED OUT IN THE HUNTER AS CASES SURGE DRAMATICALLY
Winter is here – and health workers are preparing to battle a wave of covid and the flu for the first time. It comes as Hunter residents are urged to take advantage of the free flu jab, available from today.
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MAYFIELD RESIDENTS BRAINSTORM CRIME BUSTING
From better lighting to neighbourhood-funded security patrols, Mayfield residents are putting their heads together to tackle crime in the suburb. It comes after what they say is a spate of break-ins and vandalism… alleging police aren’t giving the issue the attention it deserves.
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MAN CHARGED OVER ALLEGED GLASSING IN NEWCASTLE
A man remains behind bars- charged over an alleged glassing in Newcastle on the weekend. Stephen McGuiness is accused of assault – with a court told the incident occurred just four months after he was released from prison.
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NSW AUSTRALIAN PARAMEDIC ASSOCIATION HALFWAY THROUGH INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Hunter paramedics seeking more pay and better working conditions have reached the halfway point in their industrial action. It’s part of a statewide campaign, currently before the Industrial Relations Commission… in the latest front for our stretched health network.
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COUNTRY ARTIST TURNED FIREFIGHTER
Eight-time Golden Guitar winner Travis Collins is used to being in the spotlight, supporting victims of disasters.. Now he’s doing his bit offstage. The Cessnock musician is one of Fire & Rescue’s newest recruits, at a time when the organisation needs more boots on the ground.
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WHALE WATCHING SEASON BEGINS WITH A SPLASH
It’s an opportunity that only comes around twice a year and you’ve got to be quick to seize the chance. Migrating humpback whales are currently putting on a show off our coast and today NBN News joined the first tour of the season, out of Newcastle.
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SOGGY SEASON START SPARKS STRIFE FOR SPORTS CLUBS
Community sporting clubs, recovering from Covid disruptions, are being dealt another blow… with a soggy season start closing fields and washing out games. Officials say they need more cash to improve their facilities – and better prepare for the wet weather.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG UNDERWAY AT NEWCASTLE’S CATHEDRAL PARK
Newcastle’s indigenous and early settler history is being revealed as the council works to makeover Cathedral Park. An archaeological dig began today, to preserve stories of key figures, shipwreck victims and more.
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CANCER TREATMENT FACILITY OFFERS RELIEF TO THOSE SUFFERING PAINFUL FOOT DISEASE
A cancer treatment faciity in the Hunter has started a program to help those suffering from a rare, debilitating foot disease. Genesis Care is using radiation therapy to treat the condition, and help more locals get back on their feet.