Category: Recent Posts
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DELAYS EXPECTED FOR CENTRAL COAST COMMUTERS
Central Coast commuters are being warned to plan their trips in advance as workers take industrial action. The workforce is mounting pressure on the government as they try to settle negations regarding an enterprise agreement.
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GUIDE DOGS YEARLY TRADITION NOT HALTED BY COVID
Community meetings have had their fair share of disruptions over the last year – but an important one is finally able to go ahead again. Guide Dogs Australia hosted a beach event on the Central Coast – helping those who are visually impaired tackle more of life’s challenges.
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A REAL-LIFE FAIRYTALE | HUNTER DADS TAKE TO THE STAGE WITH THEIR LITTLE BALLERINAS
Many parents have spent a weekend in the audience of a dance concert – but a group of brave Hunter dads have taken their support a step further. Suiting up, they’ve learnt and performed a dance routine with their little ballerinas.
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WILD WEATHER CONTINUES TO LASH FAR NORTH COAST
Heavy rainfall and high tides on the North Coast have left roads flooded, with Ross Lane at Deadmans Creek remaining closed since Thursday. While flooding is expected to ease, Marine wind and hazardous surf warnings remain in place for the Byron Coast. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts hazardous conditions for coastal activities over the coming…
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NOVOCASTRIANS TURN OUT IN DROVES FOR ANNUAL CARAVAN AND CAMPING EXPO
It’s long been the domain of grey nomads, but caravanning is increasing its inter-generational appeal. Today, Novocastrians of all ages, turned out in droves for a camping expo at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
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THREE MEN ARRESTED IN RELATION TO SPATE OF ARMED ROBBERIES ACROSS THE HUNTER
There’s been a major development in the investigation into a spate of armed robberies across the Hunter. Police executed search warrants at properties from Newcastle to Tamworth this morning – arresting three young men.
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AGED CARE CALLS FOR ANTI-VIRAL COVID DRUG
Hunter aged care workers want the elderly to be prioritised as anti-viral drugs are rolled out to combat COVID-19. It comes amid the nation-wide crisis in the sector, with a Newcastle man among the latest victims.
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DOUBLE TROUBLE AS FOUR SETS OF TWINS START KINDY AT HUNTER SCHOOL
Starting kindy can be a scary – but eight young pupils in the Hunter today had a familiar face by their side. The FOUR sets of twins had their first day at the same New Lambton school – and in some cases, their teachers were seeing double.
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RELIEF FOR HUNTER CANCER PATIENTS AS NEW TREATMENT CENTRE OPENS IN MAITLAND
The journey through cancer is a long one – and for people in regional areas, it can be especially taxing. But Maitland now has a second new treatment centre, designed to ease the travel burden on Hunter patients.
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BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD FOR CAREFLIGHT WITH NEW NUROFEN PARTNERSHIP
Careflight saves the lives of more than eight-and-a-half thousand Australians every year. Now equipped with night vision goggles, it’s Central Coast service can reach even more people in need.