Category: Newcastle News
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Singleton desperate for help to fix flood-damaged roads
Singleton is urging the state and federal governments to help fix flood-damaged roads in the region. It’s expected to cost millions – more than the council can afford – so it’s pleading for funds to start now.
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Convicted killer to be sentenced over threatening letter
A convicted killer will be sentenced next year, over a threatening letter from jail. Justin Fuller is already behind bars for manslaughter, after an incident at Belmont four years ago… now he’s sent an ominous poem to his former partner.
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Hunter Valley Airshow date set for 2023
Aviation enthusiasts rejoice – a date has been set for next year’s Hunter Valley Airshow, and it’s billed as the biggest yet. From daring tricks to a need for speed; organisers are promising plenty, but the biggest feat might be the economic boost it brings.
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Development in alleged murder of Stockton grandmother
There’s been a development in the alleged murder of Stockton grandmother, Stacey Klimovitch. Today two men were committed to stand trial over the death of the 61-year-old… who was shot in her own home.
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Lake Macquarie, Central Coast again among dog attack hot spots
The state has seen a slight uptick in the number of dog attacks, with Lake Macquarie again in the top three hotspots. It comes as the council looks to do more to improve safety, through a 10-year plan governing public spaces.
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World-first cancer drug trial starts in Newcastle
A world-first trial of a new treatment for one of the most rare and aggressive forms of blood cancer, is underway in Newcastle. Less than a thousand Australians have the disease and researchers are encouraging them to take part in the study.
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Hunter wilderness purchased to protect endangered species
A pocket of wilderness, tucked away near Stroud north west of Newcastle, could prove key to saving koalas. The 4,000 hectares is critical habitat to more than a dozen endangered species – and it’s now been purchased by two Sydney philanthropists… to be protected.
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Works forge on to fix Hunter’s flood damage
It’s the raft of measures protecting 250,000 people from flooding in the Hunter Valley and after five disasters in the last two years, it’s been left battered and bruised. Now frantic efforts are underway to fix the $50-million in damage done to the area’s flood mitigation scheme, including the critical levee at Maitland.
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Newcastle man again denies murdering Danielle Easey
A Newcastle man today told a jury how he disposed of a young woman’s body… which was later found dumped in a creek. But Justin Dilosa again denied murdering 29-year-old Danielle Easey – placing the blame on his ex-girlfriend.
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Lake Macquarie development proposal sparks backlash from residents
Plans for a five-star hotel at southern Lake Macquarie have locals up in arms. The developer wants to quadruple the building height cap to make way for the project – something residents say, would set a precedent.