Category: Recent Posts
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TIGHT CONTEST EXPECTED IN PATERSON AS EARLY POLLING BOOTHS CLOSE
Pre-polling has ended across the Hunter, with around 50,000 people voting early in Paterson alone. The race for the marginal seat has been heating up… with the result expected to be tight.
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NEWCASTLE BROTHERS CROWNED AUSTRALIA’S 2022 ‘LEGO MASTERS’
They’re the humble Waratah brothers with an eye for colourful handiwork. Now, Joss and Henry Woodyard have been crowned Australia’s “Lego Masters” – taking home more than $100-thousand in last night’s Grand Finale.
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SURF LIFE SAVING CLUBS SPEAK OUT FOLLOWING SPATE OF BREAK INS
Surf Life Saving Clubs across Newcastle have been left reeling from a spate of robberies. Four clubs have been targeted in recent weeks – and tonight NBN News can show you exclusive security footage of one break-in.
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HUNTER CANDIDATES DOUBLE DOWN ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL AS ELECTION LOOMS
Just one week out from the Federal Election, Hunter candidates are doubling down on their campaigns. While some agencies have Labor as the clear favourite, Coalition candidates in the seats of Paterson and Hunter aren’t going down without a fight.
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2022 SCONE CUP | AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST COUNTRY RACEDAY HITS THE TURF
Australia’s richest country racing carnival has started without a hitch – and without too much rain – at Scone. The throughbred capital, able to welcome a full crowd trackside for the first time since covid struck… Gold Coast gelding ‘Rustic Steel’, winning the Cup.
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HUNTER FAMILIES COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY
Across the Hunter, families made the most of the sunshine to celebrate Mother’s Day. While for many venues – including florists, it was a sell-out occasion.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES CALL ON RESIDENTS TO HELP CLEAN UP OUR BEACHES
Recent flooding has devastated the Northern Rivers, but its full impact on our ocean is yet to be determined. With many beaches still too unsafe to use, local environment advocates are calling on residents to help clean up.
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TIGERS HOPING TO SNAG A WIN AGAINST THE ROOS
The Manilla Tigers are gearing up to take on the Boggabri Kangaroos in Group Four Rugby League, this weekend. The cats, hoping to snag the win, after a shaky return to the first grade season.
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GOING HORSEBACK FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Climate activists have taken to a unique horse trail – as politicians navigate the campaign trial. Riders trotting through the streets of Tamworth, calling for stronger policies to be front of mind for voters.
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BRANXTON RALLIES AROUND EIGHT-YEAR-OLD BATTLING BRAIN CANCER
Lamborghinis, firefighting, and Pokemon… these are just some of the things Zane Slomka loves. And, they were all front and centre today as the Hunter rallied around the brave Branxton boy… who’s battling a rare brain tumour.