Category: Recent Posts
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Firefighters warn of bushfire threat as blaze continues to burn at Port Stephens
Strong winds have hampered efforts to extinguish a large bushfire at Port Stephens. Crews have spent more than 30 hours battling the blaze at Fullerton Cove – as it pushes further north.
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Out and about for Morpeth’s bicentenary
It’s a historic town with plenty of charm – and this weekend locals celebrated everything they love about Morpeth. The bicentenary, marking 200 years of community… in a town known for the iconic ‘Arnotts’ biscuit.
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Huntlee set for controversial boom, with smaller residential lots approved
A developer has been given the green light to sell residential lots as small as 217 square metres. Huntlee’s Stephen Thompson says it will allow the new town – near Branxton – to welcome more families… but the move is creating controversy.
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Hunter students put their creativity to paper in new writing program
A new writing program is underway in the Hunter – designed to improve the literacy of primary school students. It comes as the state records some of its lowest NAPLAN results, in the exams’ 10-year history.
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Jets begin month-long hiatus after three straight losses
The Jets men have begun their month-long hiatus, looking to re-set after three straight losses. Arthur Papas describes it as a second pre-season, with Newcastle poised to play three friendlies against A-League opposition.
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Lismore’s Carols in the Heart set to be held at Nesbitt Park on December 11
Lismore’s Mayor has announced Carols in the Heart will be held at South Lismore’s Nesbitt Park this year. It will include performances from JD Smith from the Ten Tenors and Cosima De Vito. The event will be held on Sunday, December 11.
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Nathan Herne gearing up for final s5000 race for the season
Lismore’s Nathan Herne is on a high after taking out yet another Trans Am race on the weekend. It’s been a year to remember for the young driver – but he’s not celebrating yet – with one more s5000 race left in the season.
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State’s ‘pharmacy plan’ causes divide among Hunter healthcare professionals
The Hunter GPs Association has expressed concerns about the state government’s move to expand the role of pharmacists. But the Regional Health Minister says the scheme – now underway – will ease the pressure on doctors.
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Generous snake-catchers organise ‘backyard blitz’ for overgrown Hunter yard
A pair of snake-catchers from the Central Coast have gone above and beyond to make a difference. Matt and Talia Stopford were removing a snake in a Lake Macquarie backyard, when they decided the property was due for some T-L-C.
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Two people trapped, five injured in overnight bus crash at Lake Macquarie
There was an enormous rescue operation at Lake Macquarie today after a bus slammed into a concrete barrier and rolled – trapping two passengers. Five people were injured and it took crews eight hours to right the bus – the incident leaving many in shock.