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FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE ASHCROFT FAMILY LOSE HOMES IN BOTH DISASTERS
A lot of people have lost homes in these twin disasters – including four generations of the same Northern Rivers family. With their four houses swamped, the Ashcrofts are now living in caravans, south of Lismore. Click here to donate to their gofundme page.
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FATAL STABBING | TRIBUTES FLOW FOR “BEAUTIFUL, BUBBLY” MAYFIELD MOTHER
“A beautiful, bubbly girl” – that’s how a 21-year-old mother is being remembered, after she was fatally stabbed in Newcastle. MacKenzie Anderson’s death has left friends and family in a state of shock – while the man allegedly responsible remains in custody.
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BARNABY ANNOUNCES COMPLETED DRAINAGE FOR GATEWAY PARK
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce today announced the completion of the Trunk Stormwater Drainage infrastructure and surrounding access roads at the Tamworth Global Gateway Park. The finished work means construction on the park’s lots is now possible. 83% of the lots in stage one have been sold and are now under contract. The $24-million infrastructure…
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CRIPPLING GROCERY SHOP PRICES HIT THE HUNTER
Between covid and mother nature – a trip to the supermarket is becoming more costly by the day. Hunter vendors fear it will only continue, as petrol prices hit staggering new highs.
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MEREWETHER HIGH RAISES $100,000 FOR THE WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE
They’ve spent the last seven months growing mullets, afros and locks of all colours. Now students and staff at Merewether High School have braved the shave – raising an incredible $100,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.
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NEW REPORT REVEALS SHOCKING RATES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AT NEWCASTLE UNI
Safety at the University of Newcastle is in the spotlight after shock new statistics about sexual harassment and assault. Nearly one in 10 students, reporting they’ve been harassed in the past year… despite the campus going into online learning.
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CENTRAL COAST DERBY TO KICK OFF RETURN OF NEWCASTLE FOOTY
The 2022 Newcastle Rugby League season kicks off this weekend and there’s fireworks expected in the opening round. The Wyong Roos and The Entrance Tigers start their season with a local derby – both sides say they’ll be no love lost on Saturday afternoon.
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CRICKET GRAND FINAL FACE OFF BETWEEN 2 CLUBS AND THE WEATHER
Kincumber-Avoca and Terrigal-Matcham will face off in the Central Coast Cricket Grand Final this weekend and wet weather is expected to have a big say on the result. In response the local cricket association is giving sides an extra day – to hopefully play out the biggest match of the season.
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UNIVERSITY REPORT FINDS SHORTAGE OF CHILDCARE FACILITIES IN PARTS OF THE HUNTER
It’s a problem that’s plagued parents on and off for years – and right now finding a childcare place in the Hunter is far from easy. A new report shows availability rates in parts of the region are among the lowest in the country. Full statement from NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah…
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NEWCASTLE’S CALVARY MATER HOSPITAL CELEBRATES ITS CENTENARY
It’s served and helped the Hunter for decades – a place where lives are changed and saved. Now the Calvary Mater Hospital is about to mark a milestone… this Friday, it turns 100.