Category: Recent Posts
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FIRST FLOOD INQUIRY COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN LISMORE AND TUMBULGUM UNDERWAY
Communication problems, confusing emergency advice and unpaid relief – these are just some of the issues raised at the Independent Flood Inquiry. Held in Lismore and Tumbulgum, residents attended in droves to share their experiences.
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DREDGE CREW HEROICALLY RESCUES CAPSIZED CANOEISTS IN NEWCASTLE
It’s a team that already has safety on its mind – clearing Newcastle Harbour, to ensure ships have clear passage into one of the southern hemisphere’s busiest ports. But now a dredge crew has gone a step further – saving a group of paddlers from peril.
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HUNTER TEACHERS PREPARE TO WALK OFF THE JOB IN TOMORROW’S STRIKE
Hunter teachers are preparing to take a stand. Staff across the region will participate in the statewide strike… and they’re encouraging parents to be supportive.
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REPORT REVEALS COST OF COAL-MINING CUTS
The battle for the hearts and votes of Hunter Valley miners this election campaign has heated up, thanks to a new report on the industry. It claims wage-cutting strategies are costing the community close to a quarter of a billion dollars – but the Resources Minister has fired back.
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BROKE TURNS ON THE CHARM FOR 16TH ‘A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY’ FESTIVAL
The town of Broke has undergone a transformation this weekend… of the Italian kind. Local winemakers, welcoming tourists back for the return of a beloved local food and wine festival.
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HUNTER SCHOOL RECEIVES WORLD WAR I RELIC
Days after we commemorated ANZAC day, a piece of World War One history has arrived at a Hunter school. The medals of a soldier and local have been donated – it’s just the second in Australia to receive the honour.
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LONG JETTY HOSPITAL NEEDS LOCAL RESIDENTS INPUT
The hospital in Long Jetty has gone through a number of changes over the years, but it could soon see its biggest one yet. With demand decreasing for COVID vaccinations, there’s growing calls for the facility to be completely re-purposed.
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CESSNOCK INMATES DO THEIR BIT FOR FLOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS
Inmates at Cessnock Correctional Centre have joined the effort to assist the flood recovery up north. They’re busy preparing dozens of temporary homes, for families who lost everything in the twin disasters.
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RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND ONE FINALLY DONE AND DUSTED
After an extended delay, Central Coast Rugby League today kicked off its 2022 season. Eight sides took to the local sports grounds… determined to show the results of a lengthy pre-season.
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ANZAC DAY MARKS LISMORE’S FIRST EVENT HELD IN THE CBD SINCE THE FLOOD DISASTER
Far North Coast residents came out in droves to pay their respects. Today’s commemoration was the first event to hit Lismore’s streets since the recent flood disaster devastated the region.