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CANCER PATIENT FORCED TO DELAY TREATMENT DUE TO QLD BORDER CLOSURE
The Queensland border closure has left many who rely on Queensland’s Health system waiting for answers. With exemption grants few and far between, a Lennox Head cancer patient has been forced to delay vital treatment.
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FORMER NEWCASTLE CATHOLIC BROTHER CHARGED WITH MORE HISTORICAL INDECENT ASSAULTS
A former Catholic Brother has been charged with further historical indecent assault offences allegedly committed in the Newcastle region. It follows an eight-year investigation as part of Strike Force Georgiana, into alleged child indecent assaults committed by the man. The 88-year-old was first charged in March 2017. Following further inquiries, detectives arrested the man at…
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CHANGING TRADE IN CHANGING TIMES FOR PORT OF NEWCASTLE
The Port of Newcastle is traditionally the domain of coal carriers, but different types of cargo ships are starting to come in. It hosted a roll-on-roll-off vessel over the weekend, the second in a matter of months, in a good sign for local trade.
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RIDING THE COVID WAVE | SURF THERAPY GROUP SEES SPIKE IN DEMAND
As the pandemic continues, so too does the impact on people’s mental health. After initially going online, support group Waves of Wellness is now back in the water in Newcastle, determined to change lives, through surfing.
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SPECIAL ACTIVATION PRECINCT IN MOREE
A Special Activation Precinct in Moree is estimated to bring 4000 jobs to the region and entice thousands of city-dwellers to make the move inland. The development will be a business hub for freight, manufacturing and agriculture. “We have water for 20,000 people at our standard rates now, we’re also at the junction of three…
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PHOTO GALLERY | SOUTHS V LAKES
In round four of Newcastle Rugby League, Souths scored a second win for the season, outclassing Lakes 22 points to six. Here are some photos from the match.
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MAN KILLED WHILE CLEARING TREES NORTH OF LISMORE
Local pothole artist ‘Roa Dart’ has died while clearing trees on a property north of Lismore last night. Emergency services were called to Koonorigan just after 7pm to reports the 67-year-old was trapped under a tree. Mr Dart died at the scene. Police will notify SafeWork NSW of the incident. (NO VIDEO)
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WYONG MAN FACES NEW CHARGES OVER SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
Australian Federal Police have laid an additional 80 charges against a Wyong man, accused of possessing and disseminating child abuse material. The 29-year-old was the first to be arrested under Operation Arkstone in February this year. He was initially charged with nine offences when he was taken into custody in February and investigators were able…
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MAN CHARGED AFTER BREACHING GATHERING LIMITS
A man has been charged $1,000 after breaching COVID-19 restrictions at Mullumbimby. Police were called to the property in the early hours of Saturday morning, following a noise complaint. They arrived to find more than 35 people at the premises. Under current restrictions, at-home gatherings are limited to 20 people. (NO VIDEO)
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THE 100KM WALK RAISING AWARENESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Two Newcastle men set out on an incredible journey this morning, walking the circumference of Lake Macquarie. It was in effort to raise awareness for Lifeline, as local services receive more calls for help.