Tag: newcastle
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DONATED SOLAR PANELS FOR CARRINGTON BOWLING CLUB
It’s struggled to make ends meat for years, but things are starting to look up for one of Newcastle’s most beloved watering holes. On Saturday, Carrington Bowling Club received almost $11, 000 in donations towards complete solar power. The funds came from Climate Action Newcastle, the community and the state government. “Ten years ago we…
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MUSIC SCENE STRIKES A CHORD – COULD IT BE BACK ON TRACK?
There are hopes Newcastle’s live music scene could soon be back on song. A parliamentary report into the challenges facing the industry has been released – and it addresses many of the issues caused by the inner-city population boom.
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MAN FACES COURT FOLLOWING FATAL STOCKTON CRASH
A man charged over a deadly accident on Stockton Bridge today faced court in Newcastle. 46-year-old David Evans is accused of causing the August crash, which led to the death of another driver.
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MISSION AUSTRALIA FIGHTS TO END HOMELESSNESS FOR GOOD
Many of us will go to sleep tonight in a warm bed with a roof over our head, but for almost 2,000 homeless people in the Hunter, sleeping rough is the only option. Today, staff at Mission Australia came together to try and end Newcastle’s homeless crisis.
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NEWCASTLE SPORTING EVENTS DRAW BIG CROWDS
Newcastle’s coastline took centre stage this weekend – hosting several major sporting events. It brought an influx of tourists to the city, with businesses reaping the rewards.
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WALLABIES HIT THE HUNTER
The Wallabies have turned to the Hunter to help reverse their fortunes. The team will hold training camps in both Newcastle and Cessnock beginning at the end of the month, in preparation for the Bledisloe Cup. Coach Michael Cheika says the side will be making an effort to connect with Hunter fans.
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DRUGS AND WEAPONS ALLEGEDLY DISCOVERED IN MEREWETHER PROPERTY SEARCH
Police have allegedly uncovered illicit drugs, firearms, and cash during a property search in a beachside suburb of Newcastle. The search warrant was executed at a unit on Watkins Street in Merewether, around 9am yesterday. Police allegedly located two firearms, three prohibited weapons, cash, credit cards, and drugs including MDMA and cannabis during the search.…
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GLASSING ATTACK BELIEVED TO BE UNPROVOKED
A man has been hospitalised after an alleged glassing attack in Newcastle overnight. Police say a 35-year-old male was with a group of friends at a Hunter Street venue around 7pm, when another man unexpectedly thrust a glass into his face, causing significant lacerations. Staff detained the attacker, a 37-year-old from New Lambton Heights, until…
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ASSISTANCE SOUGHT TO FIND MISSING NEWCASTLE MAN
Police are asking for help to find a missing Newcastle man, who they believe may be heading towards Sydney. 62-year-old Robert Kemp was reported missing on Friday, after his family could not contact him. Mr Kemp, from Warabrook, was last seen at about 4.20 yesterday afternoon in Mayfield, and may have boarded a train for…
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CREDIT CARD FRAUD CHARGES FOLLOW VEHICLE BREAK-IN
A man has faced court after allegedly breaking into a car and committing numerous frauds with stolen bank cards across Newcastle. Police say that numerous bank cards were stolen when a car was broken into on Costata Crescent, Adamstown last Wednesday. The cards were then allegedly used at various locations to purchase goods. Police investigations…