Category: Newcastle News
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LAKE MACQUARIE MAN IN STATE HOUSING BATTLE
A Lake Macquarie man in social housing says the property is so inappropriate for his needs, it’s causing him serious injury. Sean Lee has taken his fight for a new home to the state government – but claims his concerns are falling on deaf ears.
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TIGHT CONTEST EXPECTED IN PATERSON AS EARLY POLLING BOOTHS CLOSE
Pre-polling has ended across the Hunter, with around 50,000 people voting early in Paterson alone. The race for the marginal seat has been heating up… with the result expected to be tight.
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POLITICS IMPACTING PROPERTY IN THE HUNTER
Fresh property data has confirmed what Hunter buyers know too well – demand is high, and supply is low. Agents say the election is playing a big part, with owners waiting to see what Saturday brings, before deciding whether to sell.
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COALITION PLEDGES, LABOR TO MATCH $5.5M FOR MUSSY GRANDSTAND MAKEOVER
He’s begrudgingly tipped the Broncos for tonight’s clash with the Knights – and Barnaby Joyce says the election is even harder to call. Today the footy field became the latest arena in the battle for Hunter, with a $5.5-million upgrade pledged for a Muswellbrook sports facility.
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RESIDENTS FIGHT APPLICATION TO EXTEND HOTEL DELANY’S TRADING HOURS
One of Newcastle’s iconic locations is changing, with more al fresco dining on the cards in Darby Street and a new speed limit being trialled to boost foot traffic. There’s also a proposal to boost a local pub’s trading hours, but many residents say that’s a step too far.
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RENTAL CRISIS SEES DOG RESCUE NEWCASTLE CALLING FOR MORE CARERS
As people grapple with a housing crisis in the Hunter, man’s best friend is suffering too, with dozens of animals handed to welfare agencies in the past week. Dog rescue volunteers are calling for more foster carers, while tenants’ advocates want reform to prevent rental agreements banning pets.
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NEWCASTLE BROTHERS CROWNED AUSTRALIA’S 2022 ‘LEGO MASTERS’
They’re the humble Waratah brothers with an eye for colourful handiwork. Now, Joss and Henry Woodyard have been crowned Australia’s “Lego Masters” – taking home more than $100-thousand in last night’s Grand Finale.
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MODERN APARTMENT OVERHAUL CONTINUES AT NEWCASTLE’S “THE STORE” SITE
The overhaul of one of Newcastle’s most iconic sites continues. The next stage of apartments – being built where The Store once stood – are now up for sale, as part of a $200-million redevelopment.
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HUNTER RESEARCHER LEADING STUDY FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS TREATMENT
Today is World Awareness Day of Neurofibromatosis -a rare, genetic condition, with no known cure. But a Hunter-based researcher is leading a ground-breaking study to find a treatment, which could one day help a Cessnock youngster.
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MORE INFORMATION NEEDED BEFORE DECISION OVER CONTROVERSIAL HUNTER MINE EXPANSION
It’s been debated for years, but a decision to expand a controversial Hunter coal mine has again been delayed. The Independent Planning Commission is seeking more information about its culture and heritage from the Department of Planning. The move would support hundreds of mining jobs in Muswellbrook, but an independent recommendation could see this expansion…