Tag: newcastle
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SUPERCARS STARS PLEAD WITH DRIVERS TO STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER
One drives faster for a living, the other tells drivers to slow down. But it seems, when it comes to road safety, Supercars stars and police are on the same page. They’ve joined forces to plead with motorists to obey the rules, and drive to conditions this Christmas.
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JACOB SAIFITI INJURED IN ALLEGED PUB FIGHT
It happens every NRL off-season – a player hitting the headlines for the wrong reasons. Promising Newcastle forward Jacob Saifiti is facing surgery on a badly broken leg, suffered during an alleged brawl with the brother of the Australian captain.
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MORE THAN 10,000 JOIN ANNUAL TOY RUN IN NEWCASTLE
The Christmas spirit rumbled into town on Sunday with more than 10,000 bikers joining the annual Toy Run. From bikes to trikes and sidecars, if it had two or three wheels it was there, complete with a super hero in the saddle.
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SISTERS LAUNCH ‘SWELL’ LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
The first issue has only just hit shelves, but a new independent magazine called ‘Swell’, is already making waves. Despite the challenges of a dwindling market – its creators say many Novocastrians have been craving a locally produced publication.
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HERITAGE RAIL ITEMS TO BE MOVED FROM BROADMEADOW ROUNDHOUSE
A collection of heritage rail items in Newcastle is set to be moved to a new storage facility in Sydney’s west. Transport Heritage New South Wales confirmed items from the Broadmeadow Roundhouse will move south, after the facility closed to volunteers late last year. The state government says it’s committed to the preservation of the…
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RECORD TURNOUT FOR OLIVE TREE MARKET’S 10TH YEAR
It’s been a tough year for Newcastle CBD vendors, but business was booming in Civic Park on Saturday. Hundreds flocked to the Olive Tree Market to celebrate ten years of bringing local creatives together.
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OVER 65’S WELLNESS CENTRE OPENS IN NEWCASTLE
Australia’s ageing population isn’t getting enough exercise, with recent surveys revealing three in every four elderly people are losing mobility. Now, those in Newcastle will have a new place to get fit, with an over 65’s Wellness Centre opening on Wharf Road. Services include exercise programs, tips on healthy eating, computers and social interaction. (AUDIO…
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ACCUSED MURDERER TO APPEAL DECISION AT HIGH COURT
Garry Steven Davis – the Newcastle man who murdered two elderly nursing home residents has failed to have his convictions overturned. 31-year-old Davis is currently serving a minimum 30-year jail term, after being found guilty of murdering 83-year-old Gwen Fowler and 80-year-old Ryan Kelly, along with the manslaughter of 91-year-old Audrey Manuel at a Wallsend…
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HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS TAKE PART IN NATIONAL STRIKE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
There was a larger than expected turnout of school students in Newcastle, taking part in a national strike on climate change. Several hundred students, along with family members, marched around the Civic precinct in a demonstration against the government’s climate and mining policies. The student strike idea originated in Victoria, inspired by similar overseas actions.…
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MICHAEL DALEY SLAMS CONTRACT TERMS ON FUTURE CONTAINER TERMINAL OPERATOR
State opposition Leader Michael Daley has slammed the current contract requiring any future Newcastle container terminal operator, to pay excessive charges. The Labor leader says the contract only serves to protect Sydney-based business interests. A parliamentary inquiry – examining how the deal was reached, is currently underway. (AUDIO IN PARTS)