Category: Newcastle News
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Inquest begins into fatal Central Coast shooting
An inquest today heard a man made one last attempt to raise his gun, after being shot by police during a dramatic showdown on the Central Coast in 2020. Joshua Duke was armed with a shotgun, and advancing on officers when they opened fire… the court today, told of his final moments.
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Dedicated father of missing girl dies with mystery unsolved
The father of a missing Lake Macquarie teenager has sadly died with the mystery still unsolved. Jim Hickie desperately wanted justice for his family and his daughter, who was last seen at a bus stop at Belmont North in 1979.
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New report exposes exploitation of migrant and refugee workers in the Hunter
They’re some of our most sought-after employees, but new research shows migrant workers are being critically underpaid in the Hunter. A first of its kind report by the University of Newcastle has revealed the extent of the problem, but researchers fear it could be far worse.
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Rental crisis and cost of living paint grim picture for Hunter residents
The rental crisis is leaving some Hunter residents facing the prospect of spending Christmas in their cars. A local community group says cost of living and a tight rental market are brewing a perfect storm for those doing it tough.
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Alternative route for boaties in Swansea Channel before dredging begins
A relief for boaties in the Swansea channel, with an alternative route set to open before dredging begins. But, while pleased water users will still have access, the Member for Swansea says the work is long overdue.
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QX resistant oyster among Port Stephens Fisheries Institute’s 50 years of innovation
Oyster farmers have been battling a detrimental disease, wiping out crops along the east coast for more than one year now. But hard work is going ahead to deal with QX and it’s all inside the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute. It’s been innovating for fifty years and to mark its anniversary, the doors opened to…
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Report reveals link between screen time and poor sleep in toddlers
Almost all households have a laptop, tablet, smartphone and television – and a new study has revealed a link between too much screen time, and poor sleep. The research – led out of Newcastle – found most children spend two hours glued to their screens every day…and experts tonight, have a warning for parents.
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Teenagers charged over alleged car thefts across the Hunter
Thirteen teenagers have been thrown before the courts following a major police investigation into alleged car thefts and pursuits, filmed and shared on social media. The strike force operation stretches from the Valley, to Port Stephens, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie…And police are confident they’ve put a dent in the criminal activity.
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Man jailed over helping cover up McBride murder
It became one of the state’s most infamous missing person’s cases – when Carly McBride disappeared from the Hunter, in 20-14. Her body was found two years later – and today a man who helped her killer cover his tracks, was jailed.
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Rail dispute
A fall out between the state’s biggest rail freight company and its staff has brought coal and bulk trains to a standstill across New South Wales. All eyes will be on Newcastle tomorrow, where the two parties will meet for a second day in a row, hoping to reach an agreement.