Category: Newcastle News
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WET WEATHER FORCES OYSTER FARMERS INTO LIMBO
Hunter communities are counting the cost of the wet and wild weather. Planning is underway to replenish beaches stripped bare – while oyster growers are playing a waiting game.
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EXCLUSIVE | NEWCASTLE MAN IN VIRAL PM CONFRONTATION VIDEO SPEAKS OUT
He took on the Prime Minister at a Lake Macquarie pub – in the middle of an election photo op – and tonight Ray Drury exclusively tells NBN News his side of the story. The Newcastle pensioner says he was fed up, claiming he’s been ignored by the government for years.
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NEW GENERATION OF AUSSIE AVIATION WORKERS
The next generation of Aussie aviation workers are now being trained in a new, million-dollar facility in Newcastle. Opened yesterday, the TAFE-run hub is set to boost the country’s defence and commercial workforce.
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WINE MACHINE FESTIVAL CANCELLED
With the ground already sodden – the renewed threat of a downpour has spelt disaster for music lovers in the Hunter Valley. The big wet, sounding the death knell for the ‘Wine Machine’ festival.
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PRIME MINISTER VISITS THE HUNTER
Scott Morrison is on the campaign trail in the Hunter as he fights a battle on multiple fronts with the Labor premiers. The Prime Minister is yet to call the election, the Governor General says he’s waiting on a call, just like everyone else. Prime Minister Scott Morrison last night visited a Lake Macquarie pub…
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NEWCASTLE LIGHT RAIL HOURS EXTENDED, TRACK EXTENSION ALSO BEING CONSIDERED
It cost hundreds of millions of dollars – but Newcastle’s light rail continues to have limitations for commuters. Today the state Transport Minister announced an extension of operating hours, while confirming track extensions are still being considered.
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FORECAST DELUGE SEES FESTIVAL CANCELLED
With the ground already sodden – the renewed threat of a downpour has spelt disaster for music lovers in the Hunter Valley. The big wet, sounding the death knell for the ‘Wine Machine’ festival.
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$268-MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR MUSWELLBROOK BYPASS
The Muswellbrook community has waited more than two decades for a bypass to be built around the town. Now – just weeks out from a Federal Election – the Morrison Government has put down the cash.
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AUSTRALIANS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FOURTH COVID SHOT
In a bid to protect at-risk Australians ahead of winter, the immuno-compromised, those over the age of 65 and indigenous Australians over 50 are now eligible for their fourth Covid shot.
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NEWCASTLE’S COASTLINE BATTERED BY SURF
The clean up continues along Newcastle’s coastline after it was battered by massive surf over the weekend. Beaches were eroded from Stockton to Red Head and experts are concerned winter will bring more damaging weather.