Category: Newcastle News
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INQUIRY FINDS PILOT ERROR IN FATAL 2019 PORT STEPHENS HELICOPTER CRASH
Family and friends of the five people killed in a helicopter crash off Port Stephens in 2019, have tonight been given a level of closure. A coroner today finding the pilot wasn’t trained or qualified to be flying in the conditions at the time.
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CHEQUEBOOKS OPENED IN THE HUNTER
Chequebooks were opened thick and fast in the Hunter today, with both major parties announcing big money commitments in the lead-up to the election. Labor pledged $5-million for a new veterans’ wellbeing centre, while the Liberals were spruiking sporting grants.
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GOVERNMENT WAIVES PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARES
The New South Wales Government is waiving all public transport fares for 12 days on the Opal network, which includes the Hunter and Central Coast, in a bid to get people moving and spending their money elsewhere.
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BLOOD DONATION SHORTAGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY
There’s an alarming shortage of blood supplies across the country, sparking an urgent plea for more donors before the long weekend. Lifeblood in Newcastle is even opening its doors on Good Friday for the first time, in a desperate bid to boost supply.
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HUNTER BUSINESSES REACT TO ELECTION
As the federal election campaign ramps up – so too do the political promises. Hunter businesses say they’re looking for policies that will keep streets busy, and staffing levels high.
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DANIEL JOHNS PLEADS GUILTY TO DRINK DRIVING
Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has pleaded guilty to drink driving, following a crash near Newcastle last month. The 42-year-old is facing a possible jail sentence as he remains in rehab.
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ELECTION BATTLE BEGINS IN HUNTER
The starter’s gun has been fired and the election battle is on in the Hunter. Jane Goldsmith takes a look at our five seats, and the major players.
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MARITIME OFFICERS TARGETING RISKY BEHAVIOUR
A blast of summer-like heat has drawn countless boaties to Lake Macquarie – and in turn, maritime officers. They’re targeting risky behaviour on our waterways, hoping to avoid tragedy these school holidays.
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THE BATTLE BEGINS FOR A NUMBER OF KEY MARGINAL SEATS
The battle for regional Australia has ramped up with a number of key marginal seats on the Central Coast and in the Hunter.
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NOVOCASTRIANS MARCH FOR AN END TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE
It’s a scourge on society – and today, 100 people marched through Newcastle, demanding an end to sexual violence. The group calling for more justice, for survivors – and more education for future generations.