Category: Newcastle News
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Man suffers head injuries after brutal attack involving a brick in Mayfield
A 67-year-old man is recovering, after being brutally assaulted in a quiet Newcastle street. Michael Jones was attacked by a young woman, wielding a brick and he believes someone with her was filming on a mobile phone.
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Fight to save Australia’s prosecco wines
Whether it’s mimosas by the pool or Christmas drinks, prosecco is becoming more and more popular in Australia. But now the name is under threat, with the EU fighting to claim it as part of a trade deal… and some Hunter winemakers fear it could threaten the variety AND the industry.
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Knights 1997 grand final winning player loses premiership ring
A piece of Australian rugby league history is feared lost forever after a star in the Newcastle Knights’ 1997 grand final winning team mistakenly included his premiership ring in a bag filled with op shop donations. Marc Glanville had cleaned up while moving house and threw several bags over the fence of a closed Salvation…
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Nurse Strike
They are fears the dangerous workloads and staff to patient ratios in Hunter Hospitals could worsen, as more people look to leave the profession. It was the driving force behind hundreds of nurses and midwives walking off the job today, staging rallies across the region.
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Environmental groups back calls for coal inquiry
Environmental groups have backed calls for an inquiry into allegations the quality of Australian coal exports, has been oversold. Federal independent Andrew Wilkie has pointed the finger at several companies – including two operating in the Hunter – but a Labor MP insists the matter must first go through the corporate watchdog.
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Claims alleged murderer lied and deceived following killing
A jury has heard claims a woman – accused of murdering Danielle Easey – embarked on an “elaborate charade” to make it appear she was killed by someone else. Carol McHenry is one of two people on trial – but today her barrister argued it’s her ex-boyfriend, Justin Dilosa, who’s responsible.
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Lake Macquarie becomes state’s first region to roll out e-scooters
It’s already trialling e-bikes – now Lake Macquarie is adding another new mode of transport. The city is the first in the state to trial e-scooters – but some locals aren’t convinced the move is worthwhile.
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Experts warn now’s the time to be thinking about sun safety
Beaches are packed and temperatures soaring, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s already summer. But experts warn now’s the time to be thinking about sun safety… with many Australians holding off getting their skin checked during the pandemic.
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Closing arguments in murder trial
“A determined attack” – that’s how the killing of Danielle Easey was described in court today… the young mother’s body, found wrapped in plastic at Lake Macquarie in 2019. The trial of two people charged with murder is now in its final stages, with the prosecution beginning its closing argument.
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Newcastle boys given bravery award after saving their Dad’s life
It’s a situation that could have had a terrible ending – a dad, blacking out behind the wheel, due to an undiagnosed medical condition. But thanks to his two sons, it didn’t… and today the Newcastle brothers were honoured for their incredible actions