Category: Newcastle News
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TWO TEENAGE BOYS FACE CHARGES AFTER RAYMOND TERRACE FIRE
Two teenage boys are facing multiple charges after they allegedly lit a school on fire at Raymond Terrace. Residents describe the terrifying moment two buildings burst into flames.
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LAKE MACQUARIE SCHOOL UNDER FIRE FOR CONTROVERSIAL ASSIGNMENT
A Lake Macquarie school is under fire over a controversial assignment issued to year 9 students – that’s now the subject of a departmental investigation. The brief was simple – argue against the slave trade or for it.
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SQUATTERS MOVE INTO WHITEBRIDGE FORMER BOWLING CLUB
The decline of the former bowling club at Whitebridge has gone from bad to worse – with squatters now moving in. Four years since a successful land claim, the seaside site is derelict and overgrown – and neighbours have had enough.
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MEDOWIE STILL WAITING FOR PROMISED PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
For more than a decade, the Medowie community was promised a public high school. The state government is now focusing on expanding existing facilities at nearby Raymond Terrace, to cope with the growing population and demand.
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THOUSANDS FLOCK TO FIRST KNIGHTS MATCH ON HOME TURF
More than 20 thousand footy fans have flocked to Newcastle today for the first NRL match, back on home soil, in eight months. Not only are the fans enjoying it, but local businesses too.
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CHARLIE’S RUN 4 KIDS WRAPPED IN DUDLEY TODAY
Each year, the legacy of Charlie Carr lives on – with a five day marathon run from Seal Rocks to Dudley, raising cash for children with cancer. This year’s event aiming to raise over $100,000 for the families of two little boys.
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CHARITY CYCLE RAISES $100,000 FOR REGIONAL SPINAL PATIENTS
A 500 kilometre cycling trek has gone the distance, raising tens of thousands for those suffering from spinal injuries. The initiative – which wrapped up in Newcastle – will help get patients to and from medical care in regional New South Wales.
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500 MEGAWATT BATTERY APPROVED AT LIDDELL
Liddell’s Power Station is now one step closer to becoming a renewable energy hub, after the state approved a 500-Megawatt battery on site. The community embracing the project in the hope it will draw more industry into the area.
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MOTHER’S PLEA AFTER SON WITH AUTISM ATTACKED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT
A Newcastle mum is calling for action on bullying, after she says her son was attacked because of his disability. He was walking home after a day at the beach – when he was set upon by teenagers.
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NEWCASTLE COST OF LIVING TO WORSEN AMID GAPS IN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
Whether it’s petrol, coffee or groceries – we all know the cost of living in the Hunter is on the rise. A major report out today suggests life will only get dearer, without significant investment in the region.