Category: Recent Posts
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Newcastle takes part in the National Day of Mourning
In the Hunter, the public holiday was generally a quieter affair than that in the major cities. Except at Fort Scratchley of course, where a gun salute took place… ringing out across Newcastle.
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Richmond Valley Council holds Memorial Service to honour Queen Elizabeth II
Richmond Valley Council also held a Memorial Service to honour Her Majesty. The service, was held at Queen Elizabeth’s namesake park in Casino- a spot she visited almost 70 years ago with her husband, Prince Phillip. Members of the public can also sign two condolence books located at Richmond Valley’s Council buildings at Casino and…
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Major development approved for Lake Macquarie’s ‘Trinity Point’
A hidden gem on the shores of Lake Macquarie is set for revamp… with a potential pricetag of half a BILLION dollars. Trinity Point has been approved to house an 188-port marina, but it’s just the start of a local developer’s plans.
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One million reasons to celebrate Central Coast charities
In a heartwarming milestone, OzHarvest Central Coast today made it’s ONE MILLIONTH food delivery, to struggling locals. It comes as cost of living pressures continue to bring thousands to their knees.
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Newcastle Gold Cup
James McDonald starred on the first day of the Newcastle Cup Carnival – riding three winners. The jockey, linking up with trainer Chris Waller to claim the esteemed Gold Cup.
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Highway Patrol calls for commuters to think before they act these school holidays
Highway Patrol police have issued an early callout – urging drivers to be safe these upcoming school holidays. The warning comes amid a surge in infringements from Sydney to the Queensland border.
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North Coast National Show Grand Parade to honour rescue organisations
Local rescue and volunteer services from around the region gathered yesterday at Lismore’s show grounds to plan for their grand parade at this year’s North Coast National Show. The parade will be a tribute to flood affected people in the Northern Rivers – and a chance for flood survivors to say thank you to organisations…
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Evans Head Bombers season comes to an end but history was still made for the club
The Evans Head Bombers narrowly missed out on their first NRRRL Premiership last weekend. Despite going down in the grand final, the clash was one for the history books.
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“R U OK?” | Hunter locals gather in support of mental health
It’s the day of the year where people across Australia ask each other – R U OK? And Hunter residents embraced the mental health initiative… with everything from a “wellness walk”, to a barbeque and art therapy.
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SCU Researchers uncover earliest known surgical amputation over 31,000 years ago
Local researchers have discovered an insight into what life was like as an amputee, 31-thousand years ago – and how much technology has changed. In a groundbreaking study, by Griffith and Southern Cross universities, they’ve uncovered what’s believed to be the earliest procedure of a successful amputation.